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title: "Open Framework for Support Services for Option 2, 3 & 4"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581153"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-05"
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# Open Framework for Support Services for Option 2, 3 & 4

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581153

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking a public procurement process for an "Open Framework for Support Services for Option 2, 3 & 4". This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on social care support for disabled children and their families. The procurement method is open procedure, and it is currently at the award stage. Key dates include the completion of the tender process, which was documented on 6th November 2019, with the overall contract amount set at £4,002,000. The delivery location for these services is in Edinburgh, and the council has outlined a structured approach to present various options available to individuals receiving support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in social care and support services. Companies specialising in areas such as counselling, practical assistance within homes, or those providing group activities for children would be particularly well-suited to participate. As the framework covers various service lots aimed explicitly at supporting children and their families, organisations with expertise in managing social programmes and community health initiatives stand to gain. Engaging with this framework can enhance service portfolios and drive growth through collaboration with public sector entities.

## Notice

The Social Care (Self-Directed Support) Scotland Act places a duty on local authority social work departments to offer people who are eligible for social care, a range of choices over how they receive their social care and support. This contract involves option 2 - funding is allocated to a provider of choice and option 3 - the Council can select and arrange appropriate support on behalf of the eligible person and option 4 where applicable. We will be implementing an Open and Flexible framework for providers of support to disabled children and their families.

### Lot Information

Short breaks for Children, Young People and their families

These may include but are not limited to daytime, overnight or longer breaks for families or individuals, for example.. Please refer to documents provided for all additional information.

Activities for Children, Young People and their families

These may include but are not limited to weekly clubs, sports groups or befriending either within specialist provision or in community based activities, for example.. Please refer to all published documents for additional information

Emotional and Mental Health Support for Children, Young People and their families

These may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with children or families, counselling, mediation and services to promote good mental well being, for example.. Please refer to all uploaded documents for additional information

Practical Support for Children, Young People and their families

These may include but are not limited to support with personal care within the home, assistance to the family such as a cleaner, sitting services, for example.. Please refer to all uploaded documents for additional information.

Support to Young People towards independence

These may include but are not limited to skills based groups such as cooking and handling money, one to one training, travel training, for example.. All additional information is held in uploaded documents

Any other support which the family feel will best support them and has been agreed by the Council

Anything else which the family request or any other types of support which does not fall into the categories above.. All additional information is held within the uploaded documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386255 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,002,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | 18 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; BARNARDO'S; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; CROSSREACH; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FIRSTHAND LOTHIAN; LINKLIVING; LOTHIAN AUTISTIC SOCIETY; MOCHRIDHE (EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS; PENUMBRA; PEOPLE KNOW HOW; SACRO; SCOTTISH AUTISM; THE ACTION GROUP; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; VENTURE TRUST; WITH KIDS; WTH YOU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386255
- 22 May 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355113
- 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351994

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=7
  29th April 2019 - 10th April 2019 power point presentation as per Q&A request
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=1
  19th April 2019 - CT2223 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=2
  19th April 2019 - CT2223 Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=3
  19th April 2019 - CT2223 Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=4
  19th April 2019 - CT2223 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=5
  19th April 2019 - CT2223 Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351994&idx=6
  19th April 2019 - CT2223 Community Benefits Options
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351994
  Open Framework for Support Services for Option 2, 3 & 4 - The Social Care (Self-Directed Support) Scotland Act places a duty on local authority social work departments to offer people who are eligible for social care, a range of choices over how they receive their social care and support. This contract involves option 2 - funding is allocated to a provider of choice and option 3 - the Council can select and arrange appropriate support on behalf of the eligible person and option 4 where applicable. We will be implementing an Open and Flexible framework for providers of support to disabled children and their families.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386255
  Open Framework for Support Services for Option 2, 3 & 4 - The Social Care (Self-Directed Support) Scotland Act places a duty on local authority social work departments to offer people who are eligible for social care, a range of choices over how they receive their social care and support. This contract involves option 2 - funding is allocated to a provider of choice and option 3 - the Council can select and arrange appropriate support on behalf of the eligible person and option 4 where applicable. We will be implementing an Open and Flexible framework for providers of support to disabled children and their families.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581153
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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