Carer Services in East Lothian

A Prior Information Notice
by EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
HEALTH
Published
19 Feb 2021
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
16 Mar 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

East Lothian

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) has developed a Carers Strategy that aims to ensure that young carers, young adult carers and adult carers are supported to manage their caring responsibilities. The strategy also aims to support these carers to manage their own health and wellbeing and are able to have a life of their own outwith the caring role. ELHSCP is seeking providers to deliver aspects of the strategy in particular relating to supporting carers with Adult Carer Support Plans or Young Carer Statements and providing an information and advice service to carers.

Lot Division

1 Carer Services for Adults

East Lothian Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to facilitate identification of adult carers, support completion of Adult Carer Support plans, provide appropriate carer information and advice services, as well as offering peer support, counselling and engagement opportunities for carers. Anticipated contract duration is 2 years with the option for the Council to extend for a further 2 years (year on year basis). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
2 Carer Services for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers

East Lothian Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to facilitate identification and engagement of young adult carers and young carers, support completion of Young Carer Statements and provide appropriate carer information and advice through the provision of 1:1 support. Services provided will also include: - young carers club places for young carers to provide a range of activities that offer a break from caring; - 1:1 support to young carers, young adult carers and their families; - awareness raising sessions to schools, further education providers and the local business community; - support to young adult carers to achieve positive destinations through either employment or further training/education Anticipated contract duration is 2 years with the option for the Council to extend for a further 2 years (year on year basis). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Interested operators must register their interest in this notice in order to be invited to submit tenders (please use the ‘record your interest now’ option in this notice). Please note that it is not anticipated that a further contract notice will be published for this requirement. It is currently anticipated that interested parties will be invited to access the tender documents on the PCS-Tenders portal week commencing 16 March 2021. Organisations that are not already registered with PCS-Tenders can do so now at www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk Interested parties should ensure their profile and contact details are set up in PCS-Tenders. SMEs and Third Sector organisations can find information about public sector tendering at the Supplier Development Programme website: www.sdpscotland.co.uk. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=642213. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As part of the Council's wider duties towards its citizens, the Council wishes to engage with suppliers, providers and contractors to deliver benefits, through work experience opportunities, training opportunities or links with schools. Further information will be included in the tender documents. (SC Ref:642213)

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