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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is managing a procurement process titled "Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities," classified under general public services. Located in Livingston, West Lothian (Region UKM78), the procurement entails a limited award procedure without prior publication. This service involves the provision of a seven-bed residential care home within West Lothian for adults with learning disabilities. The contract, valued at £3,980,000, was signed on 3rd June 2026, marking its transition to the award stage. The contract ensures continuity of care and support for vulnerable adults in their local community, addressing a crucial need due to the absence of alternative facilities in the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale service providers, particularly those specializing in residential care for adults with learning disabilities. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio within public services by delivering critical community-oriented care services. Companies able to provide registered residential care with robust support and accommodation capabilities in West Lothian would be well-positioned for future similar opportunities, given the ongoing demand for such specialised care services and the lack of alternatives in the area.

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Notice Title

Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of a seven-bed residential care home for adults with learning disabilities within West Lothian. The Service comprises the provision of accommodation, care and support for seven vulnerable adults with learning disabilities who require registered residential care. The requirement is intrinsically linked to the availability of suitable registered accommodation within West Lothian. There is currently no alternative Care Inspectorate-registered residential accommodation within West Lothian capable of meeting this requirement. The continued provision of the Service within West Lothian is essential to ensure continuity of care, maintain established support networks, and enable service users to remain within their local community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Contract is for the provision of a seven-bed residential care home for adults with learning disabilities within West Lothian. The Service comprises the provision of accommodation, care and support for seven vulnerable adults with learning disabilities who require registered residential care. The requirement is intrinsically linked to the availability of suitable registered accommodation within West Lothian. There is currently no alternative Care Inspectorate-registered residential accommodation within West Lothian capable of meeting this requirement. The continued provision of the Service within West Lothian is essential to ensure continuity of care, maintain established support networks, and enable service users to remain within their local community.

Procurement Information

The Council intends to award this Contract by negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Council considers that the conditions of the Regulation are satisfied as competition is absent for technical reasons and there is no reasonable alternative or substitute capable of meeting the Council's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833964
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560150
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,980,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 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
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVINGSTON HOMEREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560150
    Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities - The Contract is for the provision of a seven-bed residential care home for adults with learning disabilities within West Lothian. The Service comprises the provision of accommodation, care and support for seven vulnerable adults with learning disabilities who require registered residential care. The requirement is intrinsically linked to the availability of suitable registered accommodation within West Lothian. There is currently no alternative Care Inspectorate-registered residential accommodation within West Lothian capable of meeting this requirement. The continued provision of the Service within West Lothian is essential to ensure continuity of care, maintain established support networks, and enable service users to remain within their local community.

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