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CC14588 - Sensory Impairment Service - Deaf Action

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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

West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Sensory Impairment Services to Deaf Action, located in Edinburgh. The procurement process was classified under the Social protection industry category and was conducted without a prior tender exercise as a direct award, permissible under Scottish Government procurement regulations due to the contract value being below the Light Touch Regime threshold. The contract was signed on 24 February 2026 and concerns services across the UK. The procurement method used was limited, and further details can be accessed through West Lothian Council's official website.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in sensory impairment services and related social care sectors. Deaf Action's success in securing this contract suggests that organisations with similar expertise are well-suited for upcoming procurement opportunities in this field. The direct award approach highlights the potential for businesses to secure contracts through targeted service delivery that meets regulatory thresholds, indicating potential openings for firms capable of providing specialised social services under similar procurement conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14588 - Sensory Impairment Service - Deaf Action

Notice Description

Sensory Impairment Service - Deaf Action

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 GBP39646 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-r6ebe6-0000826468
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£39,646 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 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

DEAF ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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