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title: "C001681 Refresh Existing Equal Partners in Care Modules in Line with Carers (Scotland) Act 2016"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559941"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-11-18"
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# C001681 Refresh Existing Equal Partners in Care Modules in Line with Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559941

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by NHS Education for Scotland, involves the tender titled "C001681 Refresh Existing Equal Partners in Care Modules in Line with Carers (Scotland) Act 2016". This initiative, situated in Edinburgh, UK, pertains to the health industry, focusing on services related to unpaid carers. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having culminated with a contract signed on 28 February 2019, valued at £17,800. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, and it is linked to broader Scottish Government initiatives aiming to improve health and social care integration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in health services and care support, to engage in projects aligned with government health initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in training, consultancy, and support services for unpaid carers would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on person-centred care and support, businesses focused on innovative solutions that enhance the role of unpaid carers in the community will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Work related to unpaid carers is consistent with a number of Scottish Government initiatives and drivers which have implications for carers. These include person centred health and care, self directed support, integration of health and social care, transforming primary care, reform of adult social care and, more widely, welfare reform in Scotland. Together these drivers articulate key messages associated with carers including their right to equal citizenship, choice and control, partnership, involvement and focus on personal outcomes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Work related to unpaid carers is consistent with a number of Scottish Government initiatives and drivers which have implications for carers. These include person centred health and care, self directed support, integration of health and social care, transforming primary care, reform of adult social care and, more widely, welfare reform in Scotland. Together these drivers articulate key messages associated with carers including their right to equal citizenship, choice and control, partnership, involvement and focus on personal outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372320 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATTER OF FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372320
- 4 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333356

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333356
  C001681 Refresh Existing Equal Partners in Care Modules in Line with Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 - Work related to unpaid carers is consistent with a number of Scottish Government initiatives and drivers which have implications for carers. These include person centred health and care, self directed support, integration of health and social care, transforming primary care, reform of adult social care and, more widely, welfare reform in Scotland. Together these drivers articulate key messages associated with carers including their right to equal citizenship, choice and control, partnership, involvement and focus on personal outcomes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372320
  C001681 Refresh Existing Equal Partners in Care Modules in Line with Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 - Work related to unpaid carers is consistent with a number of Scottish Government initiatives and drivers which have implications for carers. These include person centred health and care, self directed support, integration of health and social care, transforming primary care, reform of adult social care and, more widely, welfare reform in Scotland. Together these drivers articulate key messages associated with carers including their right to equal citizenship, choice and control, partnership, involvement and focus on personal outcomes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559941

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