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Provision of youth related streetwork and related youth services in four areas of West Lothian.

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Lothian Council involves the provision of youth-related streetwork and services across four designated areas in West Lothian, UK, under a tender with reference number CC14675. The council aims to address youth anti-social behaviour through various initiatives in specific wards such as Armadale, Bathgate, and Livingston among others. This tender is currently at the tender stage and utilises an open procurement method, with submissions required by 10th April 2026 for services scheduled between 1st July 2026 and 30th June 2027. Businesses interested in providing youth services can refer to the detailed criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender documents. The contract value is £190,000, classified as services provided by youth associations under CPV code 98133110, reducing risk-taking and supporting young people through targeted interventions.

There are significant opportunities for organisations specialising in youth services, social work, and associated educational fields to expand their reach in the West Lothian region through this tender. Businesses that have experience with detached, street-based youth work and those capable of providing harm reduction advice, one-to-one sessions, and group work in open spaces would be well-suited to apply. With community benefits being an integral part of this procurement process, companies that align with the West Lothian Council's Community Benefits Programme have added advantages. Tenderers are required to present financial stability through systems like Dun & Bradstreet, creating prospects for financially robust firms or their parent companies to secure this service provision contract. The tender also specifies confidentiality and TUPE implications, ensuring businesses comply with legal and operational standards. These dynamics present an ideal opportunity for enterprises focused on social value and local community support to harness solid growth in new service deliveries.

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Notice Title

Provision of youth related streetwork and related youth services in four areas of West Lothian.

Notice Description

The provision of youth anti-social behaviour streetwork including related follow up activities and actions to support identified young people across West Lothian. Based on four areas - Area one Armadale and Blackridge Ward and Bathgate Ward Area 2 Whitburn and Blackburn Ward and Fauldhouse and the BV Ward Area 3 Livingston North Ward Livingston South Ward and East Livingston and East Calder Ward Area 4 Broxburn Uphall and Winchburgh Ward and Linlithgow Ward.

Lot Information

Linlithgow, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them. Additional information: The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Armadale and Blackridge Ward and Bathgate Ward Area

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them. Additional information: The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Whitburn, Blackburn, Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them. Additional information: The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Livingston including Calders

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them. Additional information: The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06655d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020893-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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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