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CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council, a regional authority responsible for social protection, has concluded an award process concerning the provision of "Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care". This service falls under the industry category of "Toxic substances monitoring services" but is primarily a service-oriented contract. The process, classified as complete as of 30th April 2026, did not involve a competitive tender exercise due to the limited procurement method, which meant no prior public call for competition was published. Approval for this procurement was granted by the Council Executive on 9th December 2025. The contract was signed with Direct Care Service Limited on 24th February 2026 for a sum of £29,756 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing direct care services within the UK region, particularly those capable of delivering short break respite services. West Lothian Council favoured a procurement method that requires entities proficient in executing service contracts without a formal competitive bidding process. Businesses with expertise in direct care provisions or possessing innovative approaches for community-based respite services could find growth opportunities here. The nature of this contract suggests potential expansion in areas related to health and social care services, especially considering the Council's role in social protection. Although a single supplier was selected, similar ventures may arise, creating pathways for partnerships with local authorities such as West Lothian Council.

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Notice Title

CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Notice Description

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT CARE SERVICE

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