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The Council and NHS Lothian, through the EHSCP, have a statutory duty to provide access to independent advocacy services to people who meet the requirements of Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) act 2007, the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003. Section 259 of the 2003 Act sets out the main provisions for independent advocacy. Independent advocacy supports an advocacy partner's right to have their own voice heard in decisions made about their health and well-being. Independent advocacy enables vulnerable people to be heard and promotes social inclusion. Independence is key in the advocacy partners right to advocacy, because it is vital that the role of independent advocacy is not compromised in any way. Independence ensures that the advocacy services provided are divorced from the interests of those persons concerned with the advocacy partner's care and welfare. Independent advocacy services can only be provided by organisations who meet the requirements of the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) or equivalent. The SIAA define an independent advocacy organisation as “an organisation that only provides independent advocacy and all the activities it undertakes are about providing, promoting, supporting and defending independent advocacy. Independence means that it does not provide any other services and is structurally, financially and psychologically separate from other organisations and interests”. Information about independent advocacy services will need to be communicated to advocacy partners in a way which each advocacy partners can understand, taking account of any special communication needs they may have. Such needs may arise, for example, where the advocacy partners is deaf or hard of hearing or has a visual impairment, a learning disability or where their first language is not English. n addition, any information provided in writing should be clear and in a style and language which can be easily understood by the individual advocacy partner. The Service shall be predominately provided face to face to Advocacy Partners within the city of Edinburgh from either the office premises or in an agreed venue or space within the locality where the Advocacy Partner resides. If the Advocacy Partner is in a hospital ward, then the Service shall be delivered there.

The City of Edinburgh Council are looking to procure a suitably qualified Care at Home service or Specialist Supported Accommodation service to provide the management of/ and supply of high quality carers to support the care for a 18 year old young person (G) who has a diagnosis of learning disability, autism and mood disorder and displays challenging behaviour. G is blind due to his self-injurious behaviours.

The City of Edinburgh Council are looking to procure a suitably qualified Care at Home service or Specialist Supported Accommodation service to provide the management of/ and supply of high-quality carers to support the care for an 18 year old young woman (E) who has a diagnosis of Autism, Hyperacusis, Mysophonia, OCD and can display challenging behaviour.

The City of Edinburgh Council are urgently seeking a suitably qualified Care at Home Provider to provide the management of/ and supply of high-quality carers (preferably female) to support the home care for a 13-year-old girl (M) who has a diagnosis of Dravet’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy and requires support with all aspects of her life. M also has a severe visual impairment and is gastrostomy fed.

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) would like to engage with the market for experienced, providers with a local presence to deliver, an Independent Advocacy and Children’s Rights Service. This service will ensure the rights of children and young people who are looked after, are protected and they have the support they require to have their voices heard in matters which affect them. Please see the attached document titled 'CT1567 PIN notice' for further detail on the requirement.

The envisaged procurement will entail a concession contract which assumes responsibility for maintaining and expanding the existing public charging estate across the South of Scotland region.

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to issue a contract for the delivery of post diagnostic support to adults with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to design a service which will meet the growing demand in a sustainable, outcome focused and viable way. It is intended that organisations will engage with EHSCP to develop the requirement. All providers are invited to engage with this process to support a new contract which will be tendered. All future communication will be directed though this PIN and to ensure your organisations participation and updates on this process, you should note interest against this PIN.

The City of Edinburgh Council require a framework of designers, animators, strong copywriters and branding studios to create these promotional assets and aid with campaign and brand rollout and delivery.

The Council has a requirement for a Multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Furniture Removals and Storage, Design and Move Management. Please note that the estimated framework value is subject to anticipated demand and the Council can not guarantee the volume of business.

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has purchased the former Liberton Hospital site, located in the South East locality on the intersection of Lasswade Road and Ellen’s Glen Road, from NHS Lothian. The site is approximately 6.5 hectares (4.2 net developable area) in size. The Council will shortly be preparing its procurement strategy to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this unique opportunity with the aim to provide integrated specialist accommodation (meeting the needs of the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership) as well as affordable and private homes for sale, sustainable and active travel and achieving net zero ambitions. The ambition for the development is to deliver a mixed-use development with around 380 homes, around half of which will be affordable homes aimed at providing a home with specialist support for older people or those with accessibility needs. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an exciting opportunity for potential bidders to participate in finalising the Council’s procurement strategy and gain insight into the proposed development strategy. Potential bidders who are interested in this opportunity are invited to download the market research questionnaire and complete no later than 3 May 2023.

The Council are looking to renew their current contract for the routine planned maintenance of traffic equipment including electrical and mechanical inspection and replacement of consumables. Also, unplanned service including, response to and repair of equipment faults and emergency situations. The current contract also includes the provision of ancillary support works including provision, installation and commissioning of sundry traffic equipment and provision of civil engineering, construction and other services related to maintenance, modification and management of the Council’s traffic signal infrastructure.

Forever Edinburgh is The Official Visitor Guide to Edinburgh, promoting Edinburgh and providing inspiration and useful planning information to prospective inbound leisure visitors and residents. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a knowledgeable and experienced PR agency (Provider) to support Forever Edinburgh activities for the two initial campaigns and any future campaigns over the next two years with the option to extend for a further two 12-month periods undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. The Provider will be required to deliver and develop complementary PR plans with corporate communication support for Forever Edinburgh’s two initial destination-led campaigns; (1) Resident Rewards Edinburgh and (2) Leisure Tourism Proposition. However, over the life of this Contract, other campaigns may be identified. Note: by submitting your interest you are agreeing to further engagement with the Council. This PIN is for market research purposes only, to determine if there are organisations with the capacity and capability to provide the Service. The Council may decide to competitively tender this opportunity in the future.

The City of Edinburgh Council has the requirement of the service and maintenance of an Agilent instrument 7700 ICP-MS.

The City of Edinburgh Council has an approved fleet replacement programme that will see the replacement of approximately 1000 fleet vehicles over the next 2 years. The requirement is to formalise a suitable contract for the auctioning and disposal of fleet assets going forward. Interested parties should note their interest on this notice.

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, on off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. The current ambition for the site is to deliver 307 affordable and private for sale units.

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Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, EHSCP, through the City of Edinburgh Council, would like to test the market for experienced, local providers to deliver Care Inspectorate registered non specialist end of life care in a nursing care home setting for older people within the Edinburgh City boundaries. The delivery model would require meeting the needs of individuals and respond to the local and national environment, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time. The service will enable people to leave acute hospital at the right time, benefiting from a homely, community setting, with the provision of appropriate care and support.

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework agreement of child centred providers delivering quality foster placements for our children and young people aged 0-17 who have been assessed as requiring accommodation within a family-based care setting. This notice seeks to understand the level of interest in such an opportunity.

The City of Edinburgh Council has the requirement for the supply and delivery of a wide range of school uniform garments.

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has the requirement for the supply and delivery of Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products and Eggs. The Council directly operates a number of venues that require the supply of these goods, including but not limited to: schools, corporate offices, commercial venues and the Council run care homes. It is expected that this framework will be for a period of three years with the option (at the Council's discretion) to extend for a further 12 months. Suppliers who may be interested in tendering for this opportunity are encouraged to note interest via Public Contracts Scotland. These goods need to be provided by a Supplier that delivers consistent service and meets stringent health and safety standards.