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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed a procurement process titled "CC13988 - Purchase of Komp Units," falling under the General Public Services category. This contract, signed on 11 December 2024, involves the purchase and maintenance of tele-care technology units intended for service users with limited experience with smartphones, computers, and tablets. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, justified by Regulation 33 (1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and was approved on 10 December 2024. The contract was awarded to Abilia Ltd for a period running from 11 December 2024 to 31 March 2025, with a contract value of £162,900.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the tele-care and general public services sectors, particularly those specialising in assistive technologies. Companies capable of supplying advanced tele-care solutions that help maintain the independence of service users at home are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with expertise in supporting users with minimal experience in digital devices could greatly benefit from this procurement. The process highlights the importance of understanding specific regulatory conditions that allow for direct awards and the necessity of providing unique technical solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CC13988 - Purchase of Komp Units

Notice Description

The purchase of Komp Units for the period 11 December 2024 - 31 March 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase and maintenance of tele-care technology for service users who have limited of experience of using smartphones, computers and tablets to support service users to maintain independence and stay at home for as long as possible.. There was no price/quality evaluation for this procurement as this is a direct award approved by West Lothian Council Executive on 10 December 2024

Procurement Information

Regulation 33 (1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 allows a Contracting Authority to make a direct award of a public contract following a negotiated procedure without prior publication where competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785485
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

Abilia Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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