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title: "NHS Lothian - Edinburgh - Early Years and Children Parenting & Attachment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568907"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2019-04-24"
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# NHS Lothian - Edinburgh - Early Years and Children Parenting & Attachment

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568907

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## Summary

NHS Lothian is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Early Years and Children Parenting & Attachment" programme, aimed at delivering community-based support for parents and carers in Edinburgh. This tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th February 2019. The associated contract, valued at £360,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and may extend for an additional year at NHS Lothian's discretion. The procurement follows an open procedure and is categorised under health services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those specialising in parenting support, community engagement, and public health initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in delivering health improvement activities while addressing inequalities among families with young children will be well-positioned to compete. Bidders are encouraged to outline community benefits and demonstrate how their proposed programmes can foster better relationships within families, ultimately fulfilling NHS Lothian's commitment to health improvement across the region.

## Notice

NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders who can deliver a programme of activities in Edinburgh using a community based approach to provide support and early interventions for parents, carers and parents-to-be in order to foster healthy attachments with their children, good relationships, home activities, play and respectful communications in families with young children (0-5 years).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders who can deliver a programme of activities in Edinburgh using a community based approach to provide support and early interventions for parents, carers and parents-to-be in order to foster healthy attachments with their children, good relationships, home activities, play and respectful communications in families with young children (0-5 years). Applicants should describe in detail how they will meet the following outcomes: - Improved resilience in young children - Increased confidence among parents / carers regarding attachment and positive parenting The programme of activities may include: - Increasing capacity of staff to address issues around parenting and attachment - Provision of (non-clinical) advice and support for parents/carers - Community based activities to support parents/carers - Linking parents with other services, activities and sources of support as appropriate - Partnership work with other related services where appropriate Applications should focus on addressing inequalities and have a specific focus on parents/carers and parents-to-be with children 0-5 years:. This project is part of NHS Lothian's Health Improvement Fund. The Health Improvement Fund exists to fund and support health improvement activities across Lothian. The Fund can be used for a wide range of activities seeking to promote health and prevent ill-health, but should not be used for clinical services (regardless of where those clinical services are delivered).

Renewal: 1 extension of 1 year. Execution of the 1 year extension will be at the sole discretion of NHS Lothian.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352284 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HOME-START EDINBURGH WEST & SW; PILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT; STEPPING STONES (NORTH EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352284
- 7 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341212

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341212
  NHS Lothian - Edinburgh - Early Years and Children Parenting & Attachment - NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders who can deliver a programme of activities in Edinburgh using a community based approach to provide support and early interventions for parents, carers and parents-to-be in order to foster healthy attachments with their children, good relationships, home activities, play and respectful communications in families with young children (0-5 years).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352284
  NHS Lothian - Edinburgh - Early Years and Children Parenting & Attachment - NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders who can deliver a programme of activities in Edinburgh using a community based approach to provide support and early interventions for parents, carers and parents-to-be in order to foster healthy attachments with their children, good relationships, home activities, play and respectful communications in families with young children (0-5 years).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568907
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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