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title: "CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781111"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781111

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract (ID: CT1275) under an open procedure for the Self-Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service. This contract, aimed at supporting individuals to have control over their social care services as per The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013, has been awarded to the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL). Located in Edinburgh, this procurement falls under the industry category of general public services (CPV: 85300000). The contract commenced on 3 February 2025, with a total value of £1,562,742 and a duration of five years plus an optional extension of up to 36 months. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the tender closing on 25 November 2024 and the contract signing on 22 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care support services. SMEs and organisations with expertise in providing advice on self-directed support options, including recruiting and employing personal assistants, are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The focus on quality over cost (70% quality, 30% cost) further benefits businesses with a strong track record of delivering high-standard care services. Additionally, firms that meet the specific criteria, such as having substantial insurance coverage and health & safety policies, will find ample opportunities to grow by participating in such public procurement processes.

## Notice

The service being commissioned is in line with The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to support Supported People to have control of their life. The Act came into force on 1 April 2014 and placed a duty on local authorities to offer people who are eligible for social care a range of 4 Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. This service supports people to understand of the four options available through SDS, offering advice on the options available and the service further offers option 1 supported people, the support to recruit and employ personal Assistants (PAs) where this option is later taken up.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award notice following an open procedure to find a suitably qualified organisation to provide SDS advice and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522304 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,562,742 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOTHIAN CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING (LCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522304
- 23 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516754

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=1
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=2
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=3
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=4
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 T&C's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=5
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 Cost Breakdown
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=6
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516754&idx=7
  23rd October 2024 - CT1275 Data Sharing agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516754
  CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service - The service being commissioned is in line with The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to support Supported People to have control of their life. The Act came into force on 1 April 2014 and placed a duty on local authorities to offer people who are eligible for social care a range of 4 Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. This service supports people to understand of the four options available through SDS, offering advice on the options available and the service further offers option 1 supported people, the support to recruit and employ personal Assistants (PAs) where this option is later taken up.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522304
  CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service - The service being commissioned is in line with The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to support Supported People to have control of their life. The Act came into force on 1 April 2014 and placed a duty on local authorities to offer people who are eligible for social care a range of 4 Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. This service supports people to understand of the four options available through SDS, offering advice on the options available and the service further offers option 1 supported people, the support to recruit and employ personal Assistants (PAs) where this option is later taken up.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781111
- https://www.procurementjourney.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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