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title: "Community Link Worker Services in East Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623690"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-24"
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# Community Link Worker Services in East Lothian

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623690

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## Summary

East Lothian Council is initiating a procurement process for Community Link Worker Services in East Lothian, with the aim to establish a framework of service providers. This initiative is in response to social distancing measures arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and will focus on addressing health inequalities through a social prescribing approach. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned future notice date set for 21st July 2020, and the anticipated release of framework documents on the PCS-Tenders portal by the end of July 2020. The services will be provided across several areas including Musselburgh, Fa'side, and North Berwick Coastal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly for those equipped to deliver remote support solutions. Companies adept in community health initiatives and social prescribing are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of responding swiftly to evolving guidelines during the pandemic. The flexibility to adapt services as community needs change will be crucial, and successful providers may be awarded contracts for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This framework would enable businesses to enhance their capabilities and expand their service offerings within the public health sector in East Lothian.

## Notice

East Lothian Council, on behalf of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP), intends to establish a framework of service providers to deliver Community Link Worker services to communities in East Lothian in the current context of social distancing and other restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Link Worker services will use a social prescribing approach to tackle health inequalities. The aim of the Community Link Worker services will be to work with individuals to promote health and well-being through increasing their knowledge and use of community resources, and developing community support to help them reach their identified goals. Community Link Worker services will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) whose health and wellbeing is negatively impacted by a range of issues, including social isolation and socioeconomic circumstances. Providers will receive referrals from GP Practices and ELHSCP Primary Care sources. Providers must be able to propose methods of service provision that can be delivered remotely using technological solutions and in line with any current guidance on social distancing when face to face service delivery is possible.

### Lot Information

Fa'side area

Providers will be able to offer a Community Link Worker service in the Fa'side area of East Lothian. Providers must be able to demonstrate the ability to mobilise rapidly to meet the current need for this service, but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances as the COVID-19 situation and national and local guidance continues to evolve. It is envisaged that initial call off contracts will be awarded for a 1 year duration with the option to extend for 1 further year.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Preston, Seton, Gosford area

Providers will be able to offer a Community Link Worker service in the Preston, Seton, Gosford area of East Lothian. Providers must be able to demonstrate the ability to mobilise rapidly to meet the current need for this service, but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances as the COVID-19 situation and national and local guidance continues to evolve. It is envisaged that initial call off contracts will be awarded for a 1 year duration with the option to extend for 1 further year.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Haddington & Lammermuir area

Providers will be able to offer a Community Link Worker service in the Haddington and Lammermuir area of East Lothian. Providers must be able to demonstrate the ability to mobilise rapidly to meet the current need for this service, but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances as the COVID-19 situation and national and local guidance continues to evolve. It is envisaged that initial call off contracts will be awarded for a 1 year duration with the option to extend for 1 further year.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Dunbar & East Linton area

Providers will be able to offer a Community Link Worker service in the Dunbar and East Linton area of East Lothian. Providers must be able to demonstrate the ability to mobilise rapidly to meet the current need for this service, but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances as the COVID-19 situation and national and local guidance continues to evolve. It is envisaged that initial call off contracts will be awarded for a 1 year duration with the option to extend for 1 further year.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

North Berwick Coastal

Providers will be able to offer a Community Link Worker service in the North Berwick Coastal area of East Lothian. Providers must be able to demonstrate the ability to mobilise rapidly to meet the current need for this service, but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances as the COVID-19 situation and national and local guidance continues to evolve. It is envisaged that initial call off contracts will be awarded for a 1 year duration with the option to extend for 1 further year.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Musselburgh area

Providers will be able to offer a Community Link Worker service in the Musselburgh area of East Lothian. Providers must be able to demonstrate the ability to mobilise rapidly to meet the current need for this service, but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances as the COVID-19 situation and national and local guidance continues to evolve. It is envisaged that initial call off contracts will be awarded for a 1 year duration with the option to extend for 1 further year.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389030 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389030

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389030
  Community Link Worker Services in East Lothian - East Lothian Council, on behalf of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP), intends to establish a framework of service providers to deliver Community Link Worker services to communities in East Lothian in the current context of social distancing and other restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Link Worker services will use a social prescribing approach to tackle health inequalities. The aim of the Community Link Worker services will be to work with individuals to promote health and well-being through increasing their knowledge and use of community resources, and developing community support to help them reach their identified goals. Community Link Worker services will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) whose health and wellbeing is negatively impacted by a range of issues, including social isolation and socioeconomic circumstances. Providers will receive referrals from GP Practices and ELHSCP Primary Care sources. Providers must be able to propose methods of service provision that can be delivered remotely using technological solutions and in line with any current guidance on social distancing when face to face service delivery is possible.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623690
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=623690

## Provenance

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