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title: "2021-43 Community Link Workers Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641905"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-03"
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# 2021-43 Community Link Workers Service

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641905

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council has initiated an open tender for the "Community Link Workers Service," aimed at providing support throughout the West Dunbartonshire region in partnership with local GP practices. This service, which falls under the 'services' category of public procurement, focuses on assisting individuals facing complex social circumstances. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £2,255,758 signed on 10 May 2021. The project's objectives include fostering connections between community resources and primary care over a contract period of up to three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in social prescribing and working collaboratively with healthcare providers. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar services and are committed to enhancing community well-being through initiatives focused on training, employment, and health will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on social benefits also encourages SMEs to participate, provided they meet the outlined financial and technical selection criteria.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council, whose service delivery is carried out by West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP), "the Council", seeks to appoint "the Provider" to develop a "Community Link Workers Service" which will be provided within GP Practices or hubs across West Dunbartonshire to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. The Council strategic commissioning outcomes reflect the commitment to the safety and protection of the most vulnerable people within its care and within the wider communities. The Council integrated approach to service delivery across community health and care, as well as third sector providers, aims to deliver effective and targeted specialist services to support safe, strong and involved communities. The Provider will deliver the Service Specification to meet Council requirements. The aim of the Service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Also to provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of Service Users registered with a GP Practice within the West Dunbartonshire geographical area.

Renewal: Option to extend on a further 3 occasions of up to 12 months on each occasion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417140 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,264,910 |
| Lots value | £2,264,910 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,255,758 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ALLIANCE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417140
- 26 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405051

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405051
  2021-43 Community Link Workers Service - West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417140
  2021-43 Community Link Workers Service - West Dunbartonshire Council and The Health and Social Care Partnership Service (WDHSCP) wish to tender a requirement for a Community Link Workers Service to be delivered throughout the West Dunbartonshire Council geographical region. The service will be delivered in partnership with GP Practices, WD HSCP and the successful provider who will have experience and knowledge of delivering services to people who may be experiencing complex social circumstances.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641905
- https://www.connectlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Released_NALW_Code-of-Practice-for-employers-of-social-prescribing-link-workers-and-social-prescribing-link-workers_12-June-2019.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

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