CT1275 Self- Directed Support (SDS) Advice and Information Service

Concepts

• social work
• edinburgh
• supported people
• sds advice
• information service
• sds
• advice
• self-directed support
• ct1275 self- directed support
• 4 self-directed support (sds) options

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

City of Edinburgh Council

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Description

The service being commissioned is in line with The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to support Supported People to have control of their life. The Act came into force on 1 April 2014 and placed a duty on local authorities to offer people who are eligible for social care a range of 4 Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. This service supports people to understand of the four options available through SDS, offering advice on the options available and the service further offers option 1 supported people, the support to recruit and employ personal Assistants (PAs) where this option is later taken up.

Total Quantity or Scope

Contract award notice following an open procedure to find a suitably qualified organisation to provide SDS advice and support.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contract will commence on 3 February 2025 for a period of five years with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months, at the Council’s discretion. The contract value referred to in this notice relates to the full contract period including optional extensions. (SC Ref:788524)