Planning

Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Feb 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council, a regional/local authority in Livingston, UK, has initiated a planning stage procurement process for independent counselling and support services for survivors of abuse and trauma. The tender, with a value of £360,000 GBP, aims to improve clients' quality of life and reduce harm. The procurement method is a tender, and the main procurement category is services. The deadline for future notices is May 10, 2024.

This contracting opportunity with the West Lothian Council offers businesses in the general public services industry a chance to provide specialised support services to survivors of trauma and abuse. Companies well-versed in providing tailored counselling, improving well-being, and demonstrating positive outcomes for individuals who have experienced abuse would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The opportunity presents a platform for businesses to contribute to the community's welfare and potentially grow their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma

Notice Description

The overarching aim of the service is to provide specialist Counselling and Support services to survivors of trauma and/ or abuse, working with clients to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem and reduce harm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall objective of the service is to work with clients to build resilience, improve wellbeing, self-esteem, confidence and self-actualisation via the delivery of appropriately and timely personalised Counselling. To support clients to help them achieve their maximum potential, quality of life and prepare for the future. Support should be tailored towards the needs of the individual, and the circumstances that prevail at any given period of time. The provider will be required to demonstrate positive outcomes for client's who have experienced domestic abuse.. Further information regarding this opportunity may be obtained from Iain McLean (Business Support Officer) Iain.Mclean@westlothian.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499561
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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