Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
Contact
Marie McGowan
marie.mcgowan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support
Reference number
SLC/PS/SW/21/088
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) Social Work Resources is seeking to commission an Independent Advice and Information Service on Self Directed Support in line with the national statutory guidance and strategic plan.
We are therefore carrying out this market engagement in order to gauge market interest.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,120,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide independent advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.
The service will include:
- a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes
- the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them
- participation where requested in the support planning process
- assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support
- an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts
The Council is considering a contract length of 5 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years subject to supplier performance, financial standing and availability of funding.
two.2.14) Additional information
This PIN notice is for information only at this stage, there is no additional information or documentation available at the moment.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please express an interest in the Notice and a notification will be sent out when the tender is available to download from Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please view and complete the market engagement questionnaire.
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=720374.
(SC Ref:720374)