Award

Award of Supporting People with Learning Disability - Social Opportunities and Natural Networks

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has awarded a contract titled "Award of Supporting People with Learning Disability - Social Opportunities and Natural Networks" in the services category. This procurement process took place in Livingston, UK, and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £175,000, was signed on 12th June 2017, marking the completion of the tender stage. The project aims to empower individuals with learning disabilities by fostering community connections and friendships through innovative, user-led initiatives supported by trained volunteers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social care and community services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations. Companies that can develop and implement innovative programmes and possess the ability to engage volunteers may find this contract especially suitable. The emphasis on community integration and user-led projects aligns with the goals of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services in the social care sector within West Lothian.

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Notice Title

Award of Supporting People with Learning Disability - Social Opportunities and Natural Networks

Notice Description

The West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership wishes to attract a provider who is able to develop an innovative, user-led project, supported by trained volunteers , to help people with a learning disability to make friends and build natural networks in communities. The provider will enable and empower people to come together across West Lothian and make connections leading to friendship and social opportunities. There will be encouragement for people to think of themselves as part of their community rather than people who use a service and the opportunities available should derive from the interests of those involved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

User-led project, supported by trained volunteers to help people with a learning disability to make friends and build natural networks in communities. The provider will enable and empower people to come together across West Lothian and make connections leading to friendship and social opportunities. There will be encouragement for people to think of themselves as part of their community rather than people who use a service and the opportunities available should derive from the interest of those involved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000487641
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERA (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291303
    Award of Supporting People with Learning Disability - Social Opportunities and Natural Networks - The West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership wishes to attract a provider who is able to develop an innovative, user-led project, supported by trained volunteers , to help people with a learning disability to make friends and build natural networks in communities. The provider will enable and empower people to come together across West Lothian and make connections leading to friendship and social opportunities. There will be encouragement for people to think of themselves as part of their community rather than people who use a service and the opportunities available should derive from the interests of those involved.

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