--- title: "East Lothian Community Link Worker" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD" published: "2024-12-20" --- # East Lothian Community Link Worker Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903.json) ## Summary The Lothian Health Board has successfully completed the procurement process to award the contract for the "East Lothian Community Link Worker" project. Classified within the health services category, this contract addresses socio-economic issues, social isolation, and ongoing health needs in East Lothian. Located in Edinburgh, Lothian Health Board engaged in an open procedure as the procurement method. The completion stage of the process was marked by the contract awarded on 20th December 2024, valued at £381,000, with service delivery set to commence from 1st February 2025 through to 31st January 2026, including options for two 12-month extensions. This tender opened avenues for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the awarding of the contract to Thistle Foundation, an SME. Businesses focused on providing community health services, particularly in addressing health inequalities and supporting vulnerable populations, would find this tender opportunity ideal. Additionally, those proficient in delivering targeted support services in the health sector could leverage such contracts to expand their client base and enhance their operational capabilities. ## Notice NHS Lothian seeks to appoint a sole supplier to provide a Community Link Worker service within East Lothian. The contract will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) who are experiencing difficulty due to socio-economic factors, social isolation, ongoing health needs or other factors relating to health inequalities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Lothian seeks to appoint a sole supplier to provide a Community Link Worker service within East Lothian. The contract will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) who are experiencing difficulty due to socio-economic factors, social isolation, ongoing health needs or other factors relating to health inequalities.. Please see attached specification for full requirements. Contract period is 1st February 2025 - 31st January 2026 with possible 2 x 12 month extensions Renewal: 1 year contract with possible 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520808 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £381,000 | | Lots value | £381,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £381,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 3EG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THISTLE FOUNDATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520808 - 18 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516480 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516480&idx=1 18th October 2024 - East Lothian Community Link Worker Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516480&idx=2 18th October 2024 - Invitation to Tender - East Lothian Community Link Worker - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516480&idx=3 18th October 2024 - Quality Technical Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516480&idx=4 18th October 2024 - Commercial Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516480&idx=5 18th October 2024 - Data Processing Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516480&idx=6 18th October 2024 - NHS Lothian Standard Terms and Conditions for Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516480 East Lothian Community Link Worker - NHS Lothian seeks to appoint a sole supplier to provide a Community Link Worker service within East Lothian. The contract will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) who are experiencing difficulty due to socio-economic factors, social isolation, ongoing health needs or other factors relating to health inequalities. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520808 East Lothian Community Link Worker - NHS Lothian seeks to appoint a sole supplier to provide a Community Link Worker service within East Lothian. The contract will provide targeted support to individuals (aged 18 and over) who are experiencing difficulty due to socio-economic factors, social isolation, ongoing health needs or other factors relating to health inequalities. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publicscotlandcontracts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=***** - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=780903 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000780903. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780903.json.