--- title: "Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-22" --- # Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the "Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework" to Wilta Health Solutions Ltd and Direct Care Service Limited. The procurement process was part of the services category and followed an open procedure under a flexible framework. The contract value is £750,000 GBP, and the contract was signed on 28th April 2023. The opportunity was aimed at supporting and sustaining key relationships and meeting the needs of both the cared-for person and their carer. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to provide short break and respite services within the West Lothian area. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in these types of care services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework allows for annual re-opening to include new providers, ensuring a fair chance for businesses to participate. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the specified quality criteria and consider the financial stability requirements outlined by the West Lothian Council. ## Notice WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. ### Lot Information Lot 1 WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. West Lothian Council will make use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to re-open the Framework CC11527. WLC reserve the right to re-open the Flexible Framework annually at their sole discretion to allow new providers to join the Framework. Existing providers on Framework CC11527 do not need to apply. The Framework will NOT be split into Lots and each successful bidder will be given equal opportunity to pick packages of care. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499280 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 22 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £750,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DIRECT CARE SERVICE; WILTA HEALTH SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499280 - 27 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469745 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469745 Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527 - WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499280 Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - Re-opening of Framework CC11527 - WLHSCP are re-opening the flexible framework for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community (CC11527) to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://westlothian.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720493 - https://directcareservice.co.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.wiltahealthsolutions.co.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-r6ebe6-0000720493. 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