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title: "CT2973 Edinburgh Day Opportunities for Older People Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b242"
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# CT2973 Edinburgh Day Opportunities for Older People Framework

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b242

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## Summary

The procurement titled "CT2973 Edinburgh Day Opportunities for Older People Framework" has been initiated by The City of Edinburgh Council. This notice pertains to the health and social work services industry, focusing specifically on day opportunities for older people within Edinburgh, Scotland (region UKM75). The procurement process has transitioned from the tender to the award stage, having been signed on 28 March 2025. It involves providing care services across various city regions, including North West, North East, South West, South East, and City Wide provision, for a total framework value of approximately £21.776 million. The procurement follows a selective method involving negotiations, characteristic of framework agreements under the Light Touch Regime, aimed at ensuring stable service provision over an extended period.

This contract opportunity presents numerous growth avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver high-quality social care services. Suppliers are required to be Care Inspectorate registered, with access to suitable buildings, highlighting an opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social work services. Specifically, companies specialising in services that enhance the quality of life for the elderly and support unpaid carers would find this procurement process fitting. With a strong emphasis on quality, this framework not only supports business stability through long-term partnerships but also contributes to community welfare by ensuring active participation and engagement of older residents. The structure of this procurement favours SMEs, thereby fostering opportunities for local businesses to thrive in a competitive yet collaborative market environment.

## Notice

Day opportunities for older people continues encompass a wide range of activities for older people that involve supporting people to age well and is seen as a key support for unpaid carers achieving a short break from caring, preventing crisis and allowing them to continue in their caring role, and maintain the cared for person at home for as long as possible. The aim of day opportunities is to improve quality of life for the frailest, and for people with dementia, by ensuring they remain or become active citizens who are socially engaged, and provide that crucial support for unpaid carers. The provider must be Care Inspectorate registered and have access to a suitable building as an integral part of the service.

### Lot Information

North West Provision

This is for Day Opportunities for Older People in the North West of the City. As stated previously this is a Care Inspectorate registered service and all organisations on the framework must have access to a suitable building. Additional information: Please refer to all documentation for additional information

North East Provision

This is for Older peoples day opportunities in the North East of the city. Please ensure that your organisation is Care Inspectorate registered and has access to suitable building.

South West Provision

This is for Day Opportunities for older people in the South West of the City. This service is care inspectorate registered and must have access to a suitable building.

South East Provision

This is for older peoples day opportunities in the South East of the City. Please ensure that your organisation is Care Inspectorate registered and has a suitable building to support the service.

City Wide Provision

This is for Older people's day services at a City wide level. Please ensure that your organisation is care inspectorate registered and has a suitable building for the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016832-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Procedure involving negotiations |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,776,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,137,528 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | CARE SUPPORT SCOTLAND; CARING IN CRAIGMILLAR; CORSTORPHINE DEMENTIA PROJECT; DRYLAW RAINBOW CLUB DAY CENTRE; ERIC LIDDELL CENTRE; LIBERTUS SERVICES; LIFECARE (EDINBURGH; MILAN SENIOR WELFARE ORGANISATION; NORTH EDINBURGH DEMENTIA CARE; OXGANGS CARE; PRESTONFIELD & DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD WORKERS PROJECT; QUEENSFERRY CHURCHES' CARE IN THE COMMUNITY; THE OPEN DOOR EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016832-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035028-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781731
- https://www.procurementjourney.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

## Provenance

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