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AwardHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

CT2973 Edinburgh Day Opportunities for Older People Framework

City of Edinburgh
Published 24 Apr, 2025
Contract Value
£21,776,000
View Official Notice

Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "CT2973 Edinburgh Day Opportunities for Older People Framework" has been initiated by The City of Edinburgh Council. This notice pertains to the health and social work services industry, focusing specifically on day opportunities for older people within Edinburgh, Scotland (region UKM75). The procurement process has transitioned from the tender to the award stage, having been signed on 28 March 2025.

It involves providing care services across various city regions, including North West, North East, South West, South East, and City Wide provision, for a total framework value of approximately £21.776 million. The procurement follows a selective method involving negotiations, characteristic of framework agreements under the Light Touch Regime, aimed at ensuring stable service provision over an extended period. This contract opportunity presents numerous growth avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver high-quality social care services.

Suppliers are required to be Care Inspectorate registered, with access to suitable buildings, highlighting an opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social work services. Specifically, companies specialising in services that enhance the quality of life for the elderly and support unpaid carers would find this procurement process fitting. With a strong emphasis on quality, this framework not only supports business stability through long-term partnerships but also contributes to community welfare by ensuring active participation and engagement of older residents.

The structure of this procurement favours SMEs, thereby fostering opportunities for local businesses to thrive in a competitive yet collaborative market environment.

Notice Description

Day opportunities for older people continues encompass a wide range of activities for older people that involve supporting people to age well and is seen as a key support for unpaid carers achieving a short break from caring, preventing crisis and allowing them to continue in their caring role, and maintain the cared for person at home for as long as possible. The aim of day opportunities is to improve quality of life for the frailest, and for people with dementia, by ensuring they remain or become active citizens who are socially engaged, and provide that crucial support for unpaid carers. The provider must be Care Inspectorate registered and have access to a suitable building as an integral part of the service.

Lot Information5 Lots
1North West Provision
Active

This is for Day Opportunities for Older People in the North West of the City. As stated previously this is a Care Inspectorate registered service and all organisations on the framework must have access to a suitable building. Additional information: Please refer to all documentation for additional information

2North East Provision
Active

This is for Older peoples day opportunities in the North East of the city. Please ensure that your organisation is Care Inspectorate registered and has access to suitable building.

3South West Provision
Active

This is for Day Opportunities for older people in the South West of the City. This service is care inspectorate registered and must have access to a suitable building.

4South East Provision
Active

This is for older peoples day opportunities in the South East of the City. Please ensure that your organisation is Care Inspectorate registered and has a suitable building to support the service.

5City Wide Provision
Active

This is for Older people's day services at a City wide level. Please ensure that your organisation is care inspectorate registered and has a suitable building for the service.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b242
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£21,776,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,137,528

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 14:19

Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

TCO
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Paula Deegan
EDINBURGH
EH8 8BG
Scotland
Scotland
TLM1 East Central Scotland

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

?
Not specifiedAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
13
Awards Value
Not specified

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