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title: "Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework - West Lothian HSCP"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000560263"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-08"
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# Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework - West Lothian HSCP

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560263

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by West Lothian Council, focusing on the framework for "Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community." This initiative falls within the general public services industry category and is located in Livingston, UK (postcode EH54 6FF). The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with notable dates including a future notice date set for 19 October 2018. The framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2019, and parties interested in participating should prepare for the call-off contracts that may be awarded throughout the contract duration.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in home care and respite services, particularly those capable of providing flexible and responsive support for individuals in need of care. Companies with experience in both planned and emergency care services will be well-suited to compete, as the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership seeks to ensure high-quality services that allow individuals to remain in their homes while alleviating the responsibilities of their primary caregivers.

## Notice

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership intend operating a framework for Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership recognise that high quality, flexible and responsive services are fundamental to the wellbeing of West Lothian citizens. The Partnership have a requirement for a service to support and sustain the caring relationship either on a planned or emergency basis by temporarily relieving the carer of their routine caring responsibilities by meeting the care needs of the cared for person. This will enable the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention. The Partnership intend operating a framework whereby suitably qualified and experienced service providers may be awarded call off contracts throughout the duration of the contract. The framework will commence 1 April 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333913 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 8 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333913

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333913
  Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework - West Lothian HSCP - West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership intend operating a framework for Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560263
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=560263

## Provenance

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