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CC13992 - Harm Reduction Service

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved West Lothian Council as the contracting authority, specialising in regional or local authority services within the General Public Services category. The tender, titled "CC13992 - Harm Reduction Service", aimed to address service provision gaps by establishing two additional full-time posts. Located in Livingston (Region: UKM78), the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, due to its value being below the Government Procurement Agreement threshold. This award decision was approved by the West Lothian Council Executive on 4 February 2025, with the contract signed on 23 May 2025, amounting to £150,000. The procurement falls outside the scope of typical directives, governed by the Scottish Government's Light Touch Regime for social care contracts.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those that can provide full-time staff focused on harm reduction and recovery assistance. Change Grow Live (CGL) was the selected supplier, highlighting the potential for large-scale organisations to engage and partner with the West Lothian Alcohol and Drug Partnership for future procurement needs. Businesses with experience in collaborative and person-centred care approaches are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, offering enhanced service delivery and integration with existing partner agencies. This procurement exemplifies the potential for business growth in regions prioritising community well-being and recovery initiatives.

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Notice Title

CC13992 - Harm Reduction Service

Notice Description

The provision of two additional full-time posts to address the gaps in service provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The West Lothian Alcohol and Drug Partnership (WLADP) Executive has agreed to 2 additional full-time posts are commissioned to address the gaps in service provision. The aim is to facilitate the transition into existing recovery services by supporting engagement and developing a person-centred approach to achieving stability. This will be facilitated by close working relationships with all WLADP partner agencies, taking advantage of joint working synergies and augmenting the roles of partners.. There was no Price/Quality Split as this procurement relates to a direct award approved by West Lothian Council Executive on 4 February 2025.

Procurement Information

A direct award is permissible within procurement regulations as the cumulative value is below the GPA threshold of GBP552,950 ex vat. Regulation 3 (10) of the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 makes provision for the aggregation of public contracts where the value of all contracts for similar supplies and services awarded during the previous 12 months must be aggregated. The aggregated value determines whether the contract is over the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) threshold. The total proposed contract value of GBP150,000 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531436
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 months 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

CHANGE GROW LIVE (CGL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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