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18 Oct 2024 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is inviting qualified and experienced service providers to tender for a contract titled "Support for Care Experienced Young People in Communal Residential Provision" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This project, located in West Lothian, specifically aims to support care-experienced young people and, if required, unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, in developing skills needed for independent living in a communal residential setting. The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline of 18 November 2024, and the contract's estimated value is £1,523,410. The procurement stage is detailed, focusing on a combination of quality and price criteria, with a minimum quality score required to progress to further evaluation. The contract duration is 1080 days, with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance. Bids must be submitted electronically.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for service providers with expertise in residential housing support for young people aged 16-25. Organisations with a proven track record in managing communal living arrangements and facilitating transitions to independent living will find this contract particularly fitting. Businesses registered with the Care Inspectorate and holding required insurance levels are well-positioned to compete. The opportunity to extend the contract up to an additional 24 months provides further potential for long-term engagement and stability. The procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process advantageous for qualified bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Support for Care Experienced Young People in Communal Residential Provision

Notice Description

West Lothian Council seek an experienced an qualified service provider to provide support for West Lothian citizen care experienced young people and if required unaccompanied asylum seeking young people in a communal residential living facility. The provider will be required to support the young people to develop the necessary skills to be able to transition to independent living in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council seek an experienced an qualified service provider to provide support for West Lothian citizen care experienced young people and if required unaccompanied asylum seeking young people in a communal residential living facility. The provider will be required to support the young people to develop the necessary skills to be able to transition to independent living in the future. Additional information: Full information on the Technical Criteria can be found within the Technical Envelope of the ITT. Please note: Quality Criteria will be scored out of 100% and tenderers will receive a pro-rata score based on the 90 marks available for the Technical evaluation. Tenderers must achieve a minimum of 60% of the total quality score to pass through to the next stage.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend by up to a further 24 months. Any period of extension will be at the discretion of the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04add1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033795-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,523,410 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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