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CC14589 - Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the sensory impairment services was conducted by West Lothian Council, a regional authority located in Livingston, UK. This contract, identified as CC14589, concerns the provision of sensory impairment services by Visibility Scotland. It falls under the services category, specifically in toxic substances monitoring services. The procurement method utilised was a limited approach, with the award procedure being conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The approval for this procurement was granted by West Lothian Council on 9th December 2025 and a contract was signed on 24th February 2026 for the value of £127,752.96 GBP.

The tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations operating within the realm of social protection services to align with a reputed buyer like West Lothian Council. Given the specialised nature of the sensory impairment service, businesses with expertise in toxic substances monitoring will find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion. The visibility provided by working with a local authority can bolster the business reputation, encouraging further opportunities within the region. Although the procurement process did not facilitate competitive bidding or multiple SME bids, stakeholders specialising in health and social care services could explore future engagements. Visibility Scotland, already engaged as the supplier, sets a precedent for similar organisations eager to position themselves within this sector.

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Notice Title

CC14589 - Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland

Notice Description

Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ebd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039605-2026
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
£127,752 £100K-£500K

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

VISIBILITY SCOTLAND

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