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title: "Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604364"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-19"
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# Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604364

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender, titled "Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1." This procurement focuses on providing information, advice, and one-to-one support for customers in West Lothian who are considering or currently utilising Self-Directed Support (SDS) option 1 for their care and support needs. The contract is anticipated to have a budget of £36,200.00 and a duration not exceeding three years. Interested parties can find more details on the Public Contracts Scotland website, with the future notice date set for 6 January 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services industry, particularly those specialising in personal assistance and support services. Companies that are equipped to deliver in-home support and provide guidance on managing direct payments will be well-positioned to compete. With the growing demand for tailored support services, this contract offers a pathway for businesses to expand their reach and strengthen their impact within the community of West Lothian.

## Notice

Looking for providers who can deliver information advice and one to one support for customers in west Lothian who are considering or are currently utilising SDS option 1 for the delivery of their care and support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Looking for providers who can deliver information advice and one to one support for customers in west Lothian who are considering or are currently utilising SDS option 1 for the delivery of their care and support. Providers should be able to deliver support in relation to understanding, managing and administering a DP- including recruiting PA's - this includes drawing up job descriptions, advertising, interviewing and PVG checks, contracting with staff and helping set up clients payroll service.. Service should be delivered to clients in west Lothian in a number of ways but principally in person in clients homes abut can be augmented via telephone, e mail or other media communication methods. It is anticipated that the annual budget will be 36200.00GBP and the contract period will not exceed 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372507 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2020 |
| 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372507

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372507
  Independent Living providing advice and support for SDS option 1 - Looking for providers who can deliver information advice and one to one support for customers in west Lothian who are considering or are currently utilising SDS option 1 for the delivery of their care and support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604364
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=604364

## Provenance

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