Award

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 May 2023 at 00:00

Tender

14 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People" in the services category. The tender was initiated on May 30, 2023, and awarded to Children 1st on May 26, 2023. The contract value is £1,600,000, with a procurement method of an open procedure. The service will be provided in the West Lothian locality for an initial 4-year period with a potential extension of up to 48 months. The procurement stage is now at the award phase.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in family support services to engage with West Lothian Council. Businesses capable of providing Family Group Decision Making services with a focus on quality are well-suited to compete. The service aims to support approximately 70 families per year, requiring a long-term commitment from the service provider. Understanding the strength-based model of Family Group Decision Making and demonstrating experience in delivering similar services are key elements for successful bids.

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Notice Title

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People

Notice Description

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people in the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people within the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis and will include decision making including pre and post Family Group Conferencing and support. It is expected that the service will support approximately 70 families per year. It has been recognized that this service will be required to be procured on a long-term basis as a specific requirement is that the FGC coordinator is independent. The contract duration will make use of the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime and the duration will be for an initial period of 4 years with the potential to extend for a period of up to 48 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: The contract will operate for 48 months with a possible 48 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000716821
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479649
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
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
Lisa Mallaghan
Contact Email
lisa.mallaghan@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

CHILDREN 1ST

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466817
    Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People - Children and Young People are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society and the council has a responsibility, in conjunction with partners to act in the best interests of the Child or Young Person to ensure their wellbeing. The Children and Young People Scotland act 2014 sets out that relevant services in relation to Children at risk of becoming looked after be made available. Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) services are specifically cited as a relevant service under the 2014 Act (Relevant Services in relation to Children at Risk of Becoming Looked After etc.) Order 2016. FGDM is a strength based, solution-focused model (rather than a deficit-based problem-focused one). It is recognised that families have the ability to identify their own solutions to the challenges they face. Recognising and developing supportive relationships within families to meet the needs of the child are fundamental to family decision making services. Family Group Conference (FGC) is one of the main practices within FGDM. The service will be provided on a referral basis for the provision of Family Group Decision Making including pre and post Family Group Conferencing and support. It is expected that the service will support approximately 70 families per year. It has been recognized that this service will be required to be procured on a long-term basis as a specific requirement is that the FGC coordinator is independent. It is therefore considered that a contract of 4 years plus up to 48 months extension is considered.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479649
    Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People - Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people in the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis.

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