--- title: "MID-20-14 - Carer Support Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-23" --- # MID-20-14 - Carer Support Service Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process identified as the "MID-20-14 - Carer Support Service." This tender relates to the social services industry and is based in Dalkeith, UK. Interested providers are invited to submit expressions of interest, particularly those with experience in delivering support services to unpaid carers. A supplier event is scheduled for 12th August at 2pm via Microsoft Teams, with the deadline for future notices set for 1st September 2020. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 85000000, pertaining to Health and social work services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on carer support and community outreach. Providers that can offer innovative solutions for enhancing the wellbeing of unpaid carers, including training and support, would be well-suited to participate. Given the ongoing demand for carer support services, particularly following legislative changes from the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, businesses that align with the outcomes outlined in the Midlothian Carers Strategy and Action Plan are likely to find this tender appealing to their growth ambitions. ## Notice Midlothian Council are seeking expressions of interest from Providers with experience of delivering a Carer Support Service to unpaid carers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Midlothian Council are seeking expressions of interest from Providers with experience of delivering a Carer Support Service to unpaid carers. Currently there is a small collection of third sector organisations providing support services to unpaid carers in Midlothian. The provider group is a combination of a main provider hosting and operating the carer centre and providing individual, group and peer support, information and advice only to unpaid carers; and other age or condition-specific (e.g. Dementia, specialist support services) providers offering support, information and advice to unpaid carers. Services are for adults over the age of 16. The main carer support service has grown organically over a period of time due in part to the changed legislative landscape arising from implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. Services will be required to deliver against the duties and responsibilities within the Act and also be aligned to outcomes highlighted in the Midlothian Carers Strategy and Action Plan. Current service provision includes: direct carer support including individual, group and supporting peers; supports to promote and improve physical, emotional and economic wellbeing; carer training; operation of the short breaks service; information and advice services; carer outreach services. The service re-design will include all these areas of service provision and additional reporting requirements including the Carer's Census.. There will be a supplier event on Wednesday 12th August, at 2pm via Microsoft Teams. This event will give you the opportunity to find out in more detail what Midlothian Council is planning to do and also about the procurement rules that will govern the tender process. To book a place please contact Hayley Bell, tel: 07825 903178 or email: Hayley.bell@midlothian.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390901 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 23 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 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 | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390901 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390901 MID-20-14 - Carer Support Service - Midlothian Council are seeking expressions of interest from Providers with experience of delivering a Carer Support Service to unpaid carers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626289 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=626289 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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