--- title: "Respite Bed Provision" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Respite Bed Provision Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815993.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Respite Bed Provision" project, focused on delivering planned respite care services for older individuals within the East Lothian region. This procurement falls under the general public services category and follows an open procedure, aiming to secure a single respite bed within a nursing home on a block purchase basis. The contract awarded to HC One Ltd commenced on 6 March 2026, with a total value of approximately £371,381.95 GBP. The procurement was initially active with submissions closing by 12 December 2025, and an award was made immediately thereafter. The process highlights the opportunity for growth in the health and social care sector, presenting scope for organisations that can offer quality nursing care solutions in a residential setting. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in elderly care services to expand their offerings and establish stronger ties within local government projects. Companies with expertise in nursing home operations, particularly those capable of providing high-quality respite care, are ideally positioned to benefit from this procurement. The East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership's commissioning approach provides a platform to enhance business visibility and sustainability, while contributing positively to community welfare. With further possible extensions over a four-year period, businesses involved may leverage long-term growth prospects, accompanied by potential community benefits as outlined within the procurement documents. ## 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. Renewal: Possible extensions of 1 year on 3 occasions. 4 years in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553111 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £371,381 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HC ONE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553111 - 14 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543655 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=14 14th November 2025 - Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule FINAL - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=10 14th November 2025 - Schedule 9 - 4C.7 of the SPD Document-Sustainability - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=11 14th November 2025 - Appendix A Financial Health Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=12 14th November 2025 - ELC- Community benefits pack - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=13 14th November 2025 - ELC-25-0619 Conditions of Contract - Respite Bed Provision - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=2 14th November 2025 - Schedule 1 - Respite Bed Provision - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=3 14th November 2025 - Schedule 2 - Provider Response Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=4 14th November 2025 - Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=5 14th November 2025 - Schedule 4 - GDPR Supplier Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=6 14th November 2025 - Schedule 5 - Business Resilience Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=7 14th November 2025 - Schedule 6 - Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=8 14th November 2025 - Schedule 7 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=9 14th November 2025 - Schedule 8 - Community Benefits Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543655&idx=1 14th November 2025 - ELC-25-0619 Respite Bed Provision - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543655 Respite Bed Provision - Provision of Planned Respite Care for Older People - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553111 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-r6ebe6-0000815993 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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