Tender

CC9779

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is seeking an external service provider for the "Family Support Worker Provision in Schools" as part of its ongoing procurement process, currently in the Tender stage. The contract, valued at £310,000, is designed to provide Family Support services across various schools, including Primary, Secondary, and an Additional Support Needs school. The contract's anticipated start date is September 2019, with submissions due by 29th July 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, inviting bids from all qualified applicants.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and family services, particularly those with experience in engaging families within school environments. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing similar services over the past three years will be well-suited to compete. The contract allows for a potential one-year extension, making it an attractive proposition for firms prepared to establish long-term partnerships with West Lothian Council as they strive to enhance communication and support for families in the educational landscape.

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Notice Title

CC9779

Notice Description

West Lothian Council require an external service provider to supply Family Support services. The workers will be employed in a number of schools covering Primary, Secondary and one Additional Support Needs school. The contract will be for a period of one year, although the Council will have the option of extending for a further period of up to a further year. It is anticipated that the contract will commence during September 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement for a service provider to supply 298 (two hundred and ninety eight) hours per week of Family Support services. These workers would be employed over Primary, Secondary and Additional Needs School. The contract would be for a one year period commencing September 2019 with the option to extend for a further one year. This model would help schools to build strong links with families who cannot be reached by existing parent participation methods. Through improving communication and relationships with families at home this should in turn improve experiences with the school. The Family Support Workers would be based at one of the schools and would work alongside the Head Teacher to create individualised support plans. These plans would detail outcomes which these services should help achieve. Three of the key improvement areas will relate to improving pupil attendance; improving pupil/parent participation and supporting families and pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. For the avoidance of doubt, the service provider would be responsible for providing cover for annual leave and staff absences to ensure school support is not detrimentally impacted throughout the duration of this contract and will be required to provide details within the Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Council, the contract may be extended for a further period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357216
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357216
    CC9779 - West Lothian Council require an external service provider to supply Family Support services. The workers will be employed in a number of schools covering Primary, Secondary and one Additional Support Needs school. The contract will be for a period of one year, although the Council will have the option of extending for a further period of up to a further year. It is anticipated that the contract will commence during September 2019.

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