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title: "Community Link Worker Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633814"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-20"
---

# Community Link Worker Services Framework

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633814

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council has awarded a framework for Community Link Worker Services aimed at addressing health inequalities in East Lothian, particularly in the context of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, encompassing various lots for different geographical areas including Musselburgh and Fa'side. The framework aims to support individuals aged 18 and over, facilitating access to community resources. The award notice is dated 20th November 2020 and is a complete stage in the contracting process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services. Companies with capabilities in community engagement, social prescribing, and health-related support are well-suited to bid. Given the projects are aimed at addressing social isolation and varying socioeconomic challenges, both large organisations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on community well-being could benefit from this framework, thus enhancing their service offerings in the region.

## Notice

Award of Community Link Worker services Framework for 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.

### Lot Information

Musselburgh

Community Link Worker Services framework

Fa'side

Community Link Worker Services

Preston, Seton, Gosford

Community Link Worker Services Framework

Haddington & Lammermuir

CLW

Dunbar & East Linton

CLW

North Berwick Coastal

CLW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400144 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS; CARR GOMM; CYRENIANS; ELCAP; HADDINGTON CAB; MUSSELBURGH AND DISTRCIT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU; PENNYPIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST; PENUMBRA; ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE; THE RIDGE SCIO; WE ARE WITH YOU; WELLBEING SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400144

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400144
  Community Link Worker Services Framework - Award of Community Link Worker services Framework for 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633814

## Provenance

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