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title: "Carer Services in East Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-04"
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# Carer Services in East Lothian

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642213

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Carer Services in East Lothian" is being conducted by the East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian. This tender is focused on the delivery of services within the social care industry, specifically aimed at supporting young and adult carers. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 10 May 2021. The anticipated duration of the services is two years with the possibility of a two-year extension. This procurement aims to ensure carers can manage their responsibilities while maintaining their own wellbeing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering health and social care services, to engage in the public sector and contribute positively to community welfare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations that have experience in service delivery to vulnerable populations, specifically in terms of supporting carers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to expand their services and strengthen their reputation in the local community while fulfilling important social objectives.

## Notice

Award of contract for Carers Services. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) has developed a Carers Strategy that aims to ensure that young carers, young adult carers and adult carers are supported to manage their caring responsibilities. The strategy also aims to support these carers to manage their own health and wellbeing and are able to have a life of their own outwith the caring role.

### Lot Information

Carer Services for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers

East Lothian Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to facilitate identification and engagement of young adult carers and young carers, support completion of Young Carer Statements and provide appropriate carer information and advice through the provision of 1:1 support. Services provided will also include: - young carers club places for young carers to provide a range of activities that offer a break from caring; - 1:1 support to young carers, young adult carers and their families; - awareness raising sessions to schools, further education providers and the local business community; - support to young adult carers to achieve positive destinations through either employment or further training/education Anticipated contract duration is 2 years with the option for the Council to extend for a further 2 years (year on year basis).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Carer Services for Adults

A suitably qualified and experienced service provider to facilitate identification of adult carers, support completion of Adult Carer Support plans, provide appropriate carer information and advice services, as well as offering peer support, counselling and engagement opportunities for carers. Anticipated contract duration is 2 years with the option for the Council to extend for a further 2 years (year on year basis).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417340 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,890,636 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARERS OF EAST LOTHIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417340
- 19 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407459

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407459
  Carer Services in East Lothian - East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) has developed a Carers Strategy that aims to ensure that young carers, young adult carers and adult carers are supported to manage their caring responsibilities. The strategy also aims to support these carers to manage their own health and wellbeing and are able to have a life of their own outwith the caring role. ELHSCP is seeking providers to deliver aspects of the strategy in particular relating to supporting carers with Adult Carer Support Plans or Young Carer Statements and providing an information and advice service to carers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417340
  Carer Services in East Lothian - Award of contract for Carers Services. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) has developed a Carers Strategy that aims to ensure that young carers, young adult carers and adult carers are supported to manage their caring responsibilities. The strategy also aims to support these carers to manage their own health and wellbeing and are able to have a life of their own outwith the caring role.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642213
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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