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title: "Information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521301"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-05"
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# Information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521301

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities." This procurement falls under the services category and is based in Livingston, West Lothian. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 26 January 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,929,800. The procurement will be carried out through an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required, with further details available on the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, support for disabilities, and care advice. Companies that align with the National Health & Social Care Standards and have a proven track record of similar service provision are particularly well-suited for this contract. With an emphasis on enhancing the quality of life for individuals in West Lothian, organisations that can demonstrate robust community engagement and adherence to statutory regulations will stand to benefit from this contract and contribute positively to the local community.

## Notice

A service provider is required to provide local information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities within West Lothian

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to provide local information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities within West Lothian. Whilst West Lothian has well-established services currently providing information and advice to adult carers, young carers, minority ethnic carers and people with a disability and a community outreach for minority ethnic carers and peer support for people with a disability, a new service model aligns with the Integrated Joint Board's vision to increase wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across all communities in West Lothian by making a significant contribution in supporting individuals to remain at home with an improved quality of life and actively engaged within their local community.

Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract for a further period (s) of up to 24 months in total. However, the contract will not exceed 31 March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303253 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,929,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303253

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303253
  Information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities - A service provider is required to provide local information, advice and support services for carers and people with disabilities within West Lothian

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521301
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules

## Provenance

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