Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Claudine Persaud
claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
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
Community Link Worker Service
Reference number
CT1615
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Community Link Worker Service offers non-clinical support to a variety of patient cohorts, following referrals made by GP Practice Teams. Edinburgh’s Community Link Worker Service is currently delivered by a network of eight third sector organisations.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,791,750
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Edinburgh.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to await the outcome of the Scottish Government review of Community Link Worker Services nationally and various other strategic drivers; Subject to the Council's internal governance approvals process, the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) intend to direct award contracts for a period of one year from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 to the incumbent Third Sector Organisations (with an option to extend for a further 6 months). This approach will allow the outcomes of the above to influence direction; and thereafter, for any procurement process to be completed.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The EHSCP reserve the right to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months. The estimated value in this notice includes estimated spend over the optional 6 month extension.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
To enable consideration of the outcome of the Scottish Government review of Community Link Worker Services nationally and various other strategic drivers.
The CPV code 85323000 refers to Community Health Services. This CPV code classifies contracts related to the provision of various health and social care services delivered within a community setting, rather than in hospitals. The light touch procurement regime applies to this CPV code and as per the Procurement of care and support services: best practice guidance - updated June 2021, it has been deemed in the best interest of the vulnerable people supported by these services, to Direct Award contracts to ensure continuation of the services.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
CT1615
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
109/11 Swanston Road
Edinburgh
EH10 7DS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Health All Round
24, Westfield Avenue
Edinburgh
EH11 2QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Cyrenians
Norton Park , 57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH75QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Carr Gomm
SPACE, 11 Harewood Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4NT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
The Broomhouse Centre
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh
EH11 3RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Caring in Craigmillar
63 Niddrie Mains Terrace
Edinburgh
EH16 4NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Community Renewal Trust
Orkney Street Enterprise Centre, 18-20 Orkney Street
Glasgow
G51 2BX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Pilton Community Health Project
73 Boswall Parkway
Edinburgh
EH5 2PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,145,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=809827.
(SC Ref:809827)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. In general, a claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 10 days of the date on which the VEAT Notice is published.