--- title: "LD Residential Service for Individual" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-18" --- # LD Residential Service for Individual Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is planning a procurement titled "LD Residential Service for Individual", focusing on providing a 24/7 residential placement for an adult with learning disabilities and complex needs. The contract is classified under services and is situated in Newtown St Boswells, UK. The planned procurement notice is scheduled for communication on 20th August 2021, where interested parties can express their interest and seek further details. The procurement follows the CELEX legal basis and is under the OJEU classification for social and other specific services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in social care, particularly those with experience in providing tailored residential services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Companies equipped to meet the specific requirements outlined, such as offering high staff ratios and managing complex care challenges, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement could help such businesses expand their service offerings and client base within the local authority framework. ## Notice Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for a 24/7 residential placement for individual Adult with Learning Disabilities with complex and challenging needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to provide a permanent 24/7 residential placement for an adult male with learning disabilities, a diagnosis of autism and complex care needs. Requirements: It will be the provider's responsibility to meet the following specific requirements to meet the personal outcomes of the service user. The provider and staff must: Provide 24/7 residential care in a single occupancy apartment Provide ready access to garden and/or outdoor areas Have experience, training and skill in providing support for those with limited communication skills and in managing aggressive behaviours which pose a risk to the service user and others Be aware that the service user may become suddenly violent and have in place strategies for managing this Provide constant supervision when service user is awake at a high staffing ratio Maintain a large enough pool of staff to allow for changeover of staff when the service user (through his behaviour) indicates irritation with staff member on duty Have a person-centred and Human Rights based approach Be able to respond sensitively to complex needs, diversion, relocation and provide hands on support Be able to implement guidelines developed by health professionals such as eating and drinking, communication, activities and medication ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415351 | | 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 | 18 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Aug 2021 | | 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 18 May 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=MAY415351 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415351 LD Residential Service for Individual - Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for a 24/7 residential placement for individual Adult with Learning Disabilities with complex and challenging needs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652982 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652982 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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