---
title: "Respite Bed Provision"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810505"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810505.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# Respite Bed Provision

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810505

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## Summary

East Lothian Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Respite Bed Provision", focused on the provision of planned respite care for older people. The procurement falls under the services category with a particular emphasis on health and social care, specifically block purchasing a single respite bed within a nursing home. This opportunity is to be delivered in East Lothian, which is located in region UKM73. Interested parties should note the important future notice date set for 31st October 2025, by which further details will be communicated regarding the tender process.

This tender presents a significant prospect for businesses operating in the healthcare and social service sectors, particularly those managing or owning nursing homes capable of providing respite care services. The requirement for a block purchase of respite care services implies a steady and predictable engagement, beneficial for long-term planning and resource allocation. Businesses with a robust presence in East Lothian or the surrounding areas, and those with experience in public service contracts, are well-suited to compete in this opportunity provided by East Lothian Council.

## Notice

Provision of Planned Respite Care for Older People

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council (the Council), on behalf of East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership, seek to commission a single respite bed within a nursing home on a block purchase basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539421 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539421

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539421&idx=1
  17th September 2025 - Prior Information Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539421
  Respite Bed Provision - Provision of Planned Respite Care for Older People

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810505
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810505

## Provenance

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