Award

Complex Package of Care

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 17:01

Tender

27 May 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Complex Package of Care' is conducted by West Lothian Council, a regional authority based in Livingston, Scotland. The process falls under the services category, specifically "Other community, social and personal services," with the delivery location centred in UKM78. Employing a restricted procedure approach, this tender process involves two stages, with stage one operating on a pass/fail basis via PQQ evaluation before stage two selection. Key dates include a deadline for tender submissions by 23 June 2025, followed by the second stage invitation on 27 June 2025. Though originally active, it was ultimately unsuccessful, as stated in the most recent notice dated 3 December 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive care services, especially those adept at handling complex behavioural cases 24/7. The requirements include high levels of technical expertise, financial stability, and registration with the Care Inspectorate at Level 3. Businesses with experience in providing Positive Behaviour Support are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, offering prospects for expansion within the regional care services market. Furthermore, the project opens a path for contractual obligations regarding community benefits, fostering growth for firms committed to public sector procurement practices in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Complex Package of Care

Notice Description

The council are seeking tenders from providers to provide a 24/7 package of care for an individual with complex behaviours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council are seeking tenders from providers to provide a 24/7 package of care for an individual with complex behaviours.

Renewal: One year contract with the option to extend by upto a further 12 months in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05275c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079505-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hayleigh.valentine@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

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

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