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Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People

West Lothian Council

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14 Dec 2022 at 09:20

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13 Dec 2022 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is currently in the active stage. The contract, valued at £1,600,000, is open for participation until 24th January 2023, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2023 and potentially extending up to 4 years. The tender will be conducted electronically, and it presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to participate and secure a long-term contract with the council.

Businesses specialised in providing family support services for vulnerable groups, particularly in the fields of health and social work, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, providing a transparent opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise in family decision-making services. The quality of services will be a significant criterion in the evaluation process, accounting for 70% of the award criteria. West Lothian Council, acting as the buyer, is seeking competent suppliers with a track record in delivering similar services, emphasising the importance of child and adult protection policies in the bids. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with submission terms and bid validity requirements for successful participation in this potentially long-term contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People

Notice Description

Children and Young People are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society and the council has a responsibility, in conjunction with partners to act in the best interests of the Child or Young Person to ensure their wellbeing. The Children and Young People Scotland act 2014 sets out that relevant services in relation to Children at risk of becoming looked after be made available. Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) services are specifically cited as a relevant service under the 2014 Act (Relevant Services in relation to Children at Risk of Becoming Looked After etc.) Order 2016. FGDM is a strength based, solution-focused model (rather than a deficit-based problem-focused one). It is recognised that families have the ability to identify their own solutions to the challenges they face. Recognising and developing supportive relationships within families to meet the needs of the child are fundamental to family decision making services. Family Group Conference (FGC) is one of the main practices within FGDM. The service will be provided on a referral basis for the provision of Family Group Decision Making including pre and post Family Group Conferencing and support. It is expected that the service will support approximately 70 families per year. It has been recognized that this service will be required to be procured on a long-term basis as a specific requirement is that the FGC coordinator is independent. It is therefore considered that a contract of 4 years plus up to 48 months extension is considered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will be provided on a referral basis for the provision of Family Group Decision Making including pre and post Family Group Conferencing and support. It is expected that the service will support approximately 70 families per year. It has been recognized that this service will be required to be procured on a long-term basis as a specific requirement is that the FGC coordinator is independent. It is therefore considered that a contract of 4 years plus up to 48 months extension is considered.

Renewal: The contract will operate for 48 months with a possible 48 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035310-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

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