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CC13199 - Sensory Impairment Services - Sight Loss Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Sensory Impairment Services - Sight Loss Services. The contract was directly awarded to Visibility Scotland for the period 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025. The Council chose not to seek offers through a tender process due to the aggregated value falling below certain thresholds. The procurement fell under the "services" category, and the method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the area of sight loss services, to engage and potentially grow their operations. Businesses providing services to support individuals registered blind, partially sighted, and at risk of sight loss could find this contract relevant. The procurement was carried out by the West Lothian Council in Livingston, UK, aiming to cater to the specific needs of individuals with sensory impairments in the region.

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Notice Title

CC13199 - Sensory Impairment Services - Sight Loss Services

Notice Description

A direct award to Visibility Scotland to provide sight loss services for the period 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award to Visibility Scotland to provide sight loss services for anyone who is registered blind, partially sighted, people at risk of sight loss and those who may be living with hidden and untreated loss. A direct award will allow for the strategic direction for these services to be determined for these services, by allowing for additional time to undertake stakeholder consultation and scoping service requirements .. Annual Contract value - GBP62,016

Procurement Information

Whilst this procurement is subject to the application of the Regulations, the aggregated value is below the Light Touch Regime threshold (GBP552,950 excluding VAT) and therefore, in line with the Scottish Government guidance on the Procurement of Care and Support, the Council can choose not to seek offers for Social Care and Other Related Services contracts on a case by case basis. Whilst the Council's Standing Orders permit the Head of Corporate Services to approve the direct award, they may opt to seek approval from Council Executive. West Lothian Council Executive approved a direct award for the expenditure at the Meeting on 3 October 2023. Council Executive is, therefore, requested to approve an exemption from Contract Standing Orders for a direct award for Sensory Impairment Services for the period of 1 year, effective from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2025 with a possible 12-month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509904
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,032 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20241 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISIBILITY SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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