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Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers and People with Disabilities

West Lothian Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Lothian Council

Buyer Address: West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, UKM78, EH54 6FF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: hayleigh.valentine@westlothian.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1506281814

Status
cancelled
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
12 Mar 2026, 12:59
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations. Additional information: Providers must score 60% or above of the total quality score available in order to pass the technical questionnaire section.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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