--- title: "Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-25" --- # Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the tender titled "Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities" is managed by West Lothian Council, a regional or local authority in the UK. The tender falls under the industry category of General public services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for January 17, 2023. The tender aims to provide information and advice services to unpaid carers and people with disabilities in the West Lothian region. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in providing support services to vulnerable populations. Interested businesses should take note of the open procedure procurement method and the specific requirements outlined in the tender document. The buyer, West Lothian Council, emphasises the importance of confidentiality in the tender process and seeks compliance with specified financial and technical criteria. Businesses considering bidding should ensure alignment with the submission terms and demonstrate the necessary qualifications to meet the service delivery expectations. ## Notice There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations. Renewal: Contract will be due for renewal on expiry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469509 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Future contract notice will be published in 2025 or 2026 dependent on the use of the extension period. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,320,000 | | Lots value | £1,320,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469509 - 8 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466324 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466324 Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities - There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469509 Information and Advice for Carers and people with Disabilities - There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000714836.json.