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CC14555 - Provision of service to Children affected by Parental Substance Use

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has concluded the contracting process for the provision of services to children affected by parental substance use, under the reference CC14555. Classified under social protection, the procurement pertains to the delivery of services within the UK region. The process, which is currently at the award stage and classified as complete, utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competitive call due to the aggregated contract value being below specified thresholds. The contract, valued at £269,030, was signed on 25th February 2026 and subsequently awarded to Circle, based in Edinburgh.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those that have expertise in supporting vulnerable children and families. Organisations with experience in this domain may find future opportunities to collaborate with the council, especially within the framework of the light-touch procurement regime, which allows focused allocation of resources toward socio-sensitive contracts. Although this tender involved a direct award, businesses with similar capacities and regional presence could position themselves strategically for potential contracts in the region by aligning with West Lothian Council’s procurement goals.

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Notice Title

CC14555 - Provision of service to Children affected by Parental Substance Use

Notice Description

Provision of service to Children affected by Parental Substance Use

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of service to Children affected by Parental Substance Use

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 GBP269030 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-r6ebe6-0000824392
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552502
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,030 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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