--- title: "Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-15" --- # Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is seeking tenders for the "Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework," aimed at providing short break services for adults in West Lothian. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and submissions must be submitted electronically by 23rd November 2018. The services fall under the General Public Services category and will be delivered within the Livingston area. The selected framework providers will have the opportunity to service contracts commencing on 1st April 2019, lasting for three years, with a possibility for extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing respite care. Companies that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and can demonstrate relevant past performance in similar services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The evaluation will consider both quality and pricing, with a requirement for providers to prove financial stability and qualifications to meet the council’s service delivery standards. ## Notice Short Break (Respite) at home and in the community services for Adults residing in West Lothian ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have a requirement for a Short Break (Respite) at home and in the community service to support and sustain the caring relationship either on a planned or emergency basis. This being achieved by meeting the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared for person and their carer. Thereby enabling the carer to have a break from their caring responsibilities whilst enabling the person requiring care to remain at home, avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or increased levels of intervention. The Partnership intend establishing a framework with a maximum of two providers whereby suitably qualified and experienced providers may be awarded call off contracts from the framework. The framework will commence 1 April 2019 and will be for a period of three years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further twelve months. Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to a further twelve months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334485 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 15 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | 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 - 15 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334485 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334485 Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Framework - Short Break (Respite) at home and in the community services for Adults residing in 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 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560959 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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