Award

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

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 May 2023 at 07:33

Tender

14 Dec 2022 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People in the health and social work services category. The service will be provided in the West Lothian locality and is expected to support around 70 families per year. The contract duration is initially 4 years with a potential extension of up to 48 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,600,000 signed on 26th May 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for organisations specializing in health and social work services. Companies capable of providing high-quality decision-making support services to families and young people in the West Lothian locality will be well-suited to compete. The award criteria include a 70% weight on quality and 30% on price. Interested parties should review the detailed service specification and comply with all statutory requirements to participate effectively in this tender process.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people in the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people within the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis and will include 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. The contract duration will make use of the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime and the duration will be for an initial period of 4 years with the potential to extend for a period of up to 48 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015205-2023
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
Large

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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Mallaghan
Contact Email
lisa.mallaghan@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDREN 1ST

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