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CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House" was conducted by West Lothian Council, located at West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston, UKM78. The process, classified under the Social protection industry category, falls under a completed tender stage as of 25th March 2026. This contract was awarded via a limited procurement method, with no prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to its value being permissible under procurement regulations, notably below the Government Procurement Agreement threshold. Approval for this procurement was granted on 9th December 2025, with the contract signed on 25th February 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult day care services to expand their offerings within the UK. Specifically aimed at providing day care services to older adults, businesses with experience in social care provision would be well-suited for this type of engagement. ANSWER Project Limited, with its base in Whitburn, Bathgate, has been appointed as the supplier, indicating opportunities for similar entities to seek collaboration or subcontracting possibilities. This procurement, although limited in its competitive scope, underscores the significance of adhering to sector-specific regulations which can facilitate direct awards in line with public procurement strategies to stimulate business growth within care and support sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House

Notice Description

Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House

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 GBP178130 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552512
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
£178,130 £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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ANSWER PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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