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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed a procurement process involving the provision of youth-related streetwork and associated services across four regions in West Lothian: Armadale and Blackridge Ward, Whitburn and Blackburn Ward, Livingston, and Linlithgow among others. The procurement method used was an open procedure, focusing on services in the industry category of general public services, with the main objective of addressing youth anti-social behaviour through streetwork and support activities. The contract, valued at £190,000, began with the tender period ending on 10 April 2026, and contracts were signed on 17 June 2026. The awarded supplier is West Lothian Youth Action Project, positioned as an SME, and the contract is now active.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in youth services, social work, and community engagement. It is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in harm reduction and community-based youth programs. Organisations with a robust financial standing and a proven ability to engage effectively with young people in diverse settings are well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The project focuses on enhancing community benefits, offering businesses a chance to contribute positively to societal outcomes while expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of youth related streetwork and related youth services in four areas of West Lothian.

Notice Description

The provision of youth anti-social behaviour streetwork including related follow up activities and actions to support identified young people across West Lothian. Based on four areas - Area one Armadale and Blackridge Ward and Bathgate Ward Area 2 Whitburn and Blackburn Ward and Fauldhouse and the BV Ward Area 3 Livingston North Ward Livingston South Ward and East Livingston and East Calder Ward Area 4 Broxburn Uphall and Winchburgh Ward and Linlithgow Ward.

Lot Information

Linlithgow, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them.. The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Armadale and Blackridge Ward and Bathgate Ward Area

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them.. The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Whitburn, Blackburn, Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them.. The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Livingston including Calders

West Lothian Council wishes to continue to commission detached, street-based youth work provision. The purpose would be to continue to engage with young people in areas, spaces where they meet (open spaces, parks, bus shelters and on the streets) to offer information, advice and support on a range of issues, taking a harm reduction approach to minimize risk-taking and anti-social behaviour. In addition where concern has been identified in and area or with and individual there should be appropriate related group work and one to one sessions with the local young people engaged. This would primarily be through those identified vis the Street Work but also via the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) process or other referral routes as required. It would also be a requirement to signpost individuals to other relevant intervention, support provision in West Lothian. The service is required to cover a specific geographic area based on the multi member wards and the communities within them.. The Quality Criteria breakdown is detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825796
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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

West Lothian Youth Action Project

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551258
    Provision of youth related streetwork and related youth services in four areas of West Lothian. - The provision of youth anti-social behaviour streetwork including related follow up activities and actions to support identified young people across West Lothian. Based on four areas - Area one Armadale and Blackridge Ward and Bathgate Ward Area 2 Whitburn and Blackburn Ward and Fauldhouse and the BV Ward Area 3 Livingston North Ward Livingston South Ward and East Livingston and East Calder Ward Area 4 Broxburn Uphall and Winchburgh Ward and Linlithgow Ward.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558353
    Provision of youth related streetwork and related youth services in four areas of West Lothian. - The provision of youth anti-social behaviour streetwork including related follow up activities and actions to support identified young people across West Lothian. Based on four areas - Area one Armadale and Blackridge Ward and Bathgate Ward Area 2 Whitburn and Blackburn Ward and Fauldhouse and the BV Ward Area 3 Livingston North Ward Livingston South Ward and East Livingston and East Calder Ward Area 4 Broxburn Uphall and Winchburgh Ward and Linlithgow Ward.

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