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CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

West Lothian Council

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30 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

West Lothian Council has finalised the contract process for the "CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care" as of 30th April 2026. This procurement, classified under the Social protection industry category, involved a direct award procedure due to its value being below regulatory thresholds. The Council decided on a limited procurement method without prior publication, in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Located in Livingston, West Lothian, this opportunity highlights substantial engagement in community service provisions, with Direct Care Service Limited being awarded the contract on 24th February 2026.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those focusing on community and home-based care. Although the procurement method was direct and limited, it underscores the potential for similar small value contracts that bypass standard competition protocols, offering promising prospects for expanding service delivery capacities. Enterprises proficient in handling social care and support services would find this sector advantageous, particularly those capable of providing tailored solutions within local authority frameworks like those administered by West Lothian Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Notice Description

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

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 GBP29756 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-r6ebe6-0000826490
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554879
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
£29,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Direct care service limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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