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title: "SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000595700

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Lanarkshire Council, which is seeking support services for adult and young carers through an open tender titled "SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service." Located in Hamilton, Scotland, the tender is currently awarded with two lots: one for adult carers and another for young carers, with a total budget of approximately £4.5 million. The tender was initiated on 10 September 2019, with a submission deadline that closed on 18 October 2019. The council is interested in engaging suppliers who can provide quality services, as indicated by the weight of 80% on technical criteria in the award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in support for carers. SMEs and larger entities with experience in delivering personalised support services or community-oriented programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful suppliers will be expected to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with specific legal and insurance requirements, along with a commitment to quality and community impact, aligning with the council’s goals of enhancing well-being for both adult and young carers.

## Notice

Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. This is an Open Tender with 2 Lots with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for both Lots and this is detailed in the tender documentation. For clarity, the definition of Young Carers and Adult Carers, is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. A young carer is defined as; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school. . An adult carer is defined as a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.

### Lot Information

Adult Carers Support Service

The Council are looking to purchase a Service that will support and work with Adult Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support through an outcomes approach by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver engagement and empowerment activities, information and representation services. It will offer training, short breaks information and advice and Adult Carer Support Plans. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Adult Carers to achieve their outcomes, have a life alongside caring, ensure their rights are met and maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Renewal: Initial contract duration is 3 years (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023) with the option at the Council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first period for up to two years (to 31 March 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 31 March 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years in total.

Young Carers Support Service

The Council are looking to purchase a Service that will support and work with Young Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support based on assessed need, risk and personal outcomes, to promote choice, control and independence for Young Carers by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver engagement and empowerment activities, information and representation services and connect Young Carers to their communities. It will offer a range of support including one to one, group work, and short breaks and in school support. It will offer training, information and advice, and Young Carer Statements. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Young Carers to achieve their outcomes, have a life similar to that of other young people, ensure their rights are met and to stay healthy, safe, nurtured, included, active, achieving and responsible.

Renewal: Initial contract duration is 3 years (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023) with the option at the Council's sole discretion of up to two periods of extension, the first period for up to two years (to 31 March 2025) and a further period of up to one year (to 31 March 2026), a maximum extension of up to three years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384268 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,249,771 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384268
- 10 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365984

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365984
  SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service - Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. This is an Open Tender with 2 Lots with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for both Lots and this is detailed in the tender documentation. For clarity, the definition of Young Carers and Adult Carers, is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. A young carer is defined as; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school. . An adult carer is defined as a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384268
  SLC/PS/SW/19/003 - Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Service - Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. This is an Open Tender with 2 Lots with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for both Lots and this is detailed in the tender documentation. For clarity, the definition of Young Carers and Adult Carers, is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. A young carer is defined as; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school. . An adult carer is defined as a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595700
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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