---
title: "Social Centres Older People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522173"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522173.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-13"
---

# Social Centres Older People

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522173

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Social Centres Older People," aimed at providing social centres across the Borders for older individuals. The procurement took place using an open procedure method, with the contract valued at £412,000. The final contract was signed on 1st April 2017, following the award notice published on 13th December 2017. The relevant classification for this service falls under the CPV code 85300000, which pertains to services related to social welfare and support.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and community support, particularly those that have experience working with older populations. Given that the Royal Voluntary Service, an SME, was awarded the contract, other small to medium enterprises in the social services sector may find it valuable to explore similar contracts to expand their service offerings in this area. With a focus on social and environmental well-being, suitable competitors could include community organisations, care providers, and non-profit organisations dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults.

## Notice

Providing social centres across the Borders for older People.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE: Providing social centres across the Borders for older People.. This service is covered in Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "light touch" Regime - under the terms of the Act the requirement to detail the contact award criteria is not applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304015 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £412,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304015

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304015
  Social Centres Older People - Providing social centres across the Borders for older People.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522173

## Provenance

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