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Forensic Care and Support

West Lothian Council

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02 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Forensic Care and Support," within the services category, specifically targeting the general public services industry. The procurement is for providing specialised care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, located in the UKM78 region, Livingston, Scotland. The tender process follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and all submissions are to be made electronically by 24th July 2026. The contract value amounts to £1,200,000, with a contract period of 360 days and an option for an extension up to 12 months at the council's discretion. Interested providers can participate in an engagement event, and submissions must adhere to the requirements, including insurance and financial stability criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in community-based support for forensic service users, including mental health, learning or physical disabilities, or offenders. Companies with experience in delivering such specialised services and a proven track record of working with statutory partners, like healthcare and justice services, will find this opportunity aligned with their core capabilities. This contract allows businesses to engage actively in improving community safety, promoting recovery, and supporting individuals in need within the community. The procurement process, prioritising quality over cost, allows businesses focused on securing quality outcomes to enhance their portfolio by collaborating with West Lothian Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Care and Support

Notice Description

Forensic care is specialised care and support provided to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, particularly those with mental health conditions, learning and physical disabilities aimed at reducing risk of offending, or re-offending, and harm to others. This type of care and support includes risk management, supervision and community support with an aim of improving mental health outcomes while reducing the likelihood of criminal behaviour.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement to commission specialist, person-centred care and support services for adults who present with complex needs and significant levels of risk, including individuals subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and those transitioning from prison, secure care or other restricted settings into the community. The service will deliver flexible, community-based support to individuals with complex physical health needs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use issues, behavioural support needs and those subject to legal or criminal justice measures. Support will be tailored to individual assessed needs and outcomes, enabling people to live safely and as independently as possible within their own homes and communities. Providers will work collaboratively with the individual and statutory partners including health, social work, housing and criminal justice services to develop and deliver personalised support plans. The service will promote recovery, rehabilitation, risk management, social inclusion and positive outcomes, while supporting individuals to engage with relevant services, reduce the risk of reoffending, prevent avoidable hospital admissions or institutional care, and maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. This contract is being commissioned as a test of change to evaluate a revised service model giving the opportunity to shape provision on a live basis. The evaluation and outcomes of the test of change will inform future commissioning decisions, the award of this contract does not imply any commitment to extend, renew, or procure future services on the same basis.. In accordance with Regulation 67(5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the cost element of the award criteria may take the form of a fixed price or fixed cost, enabling economic operators to compete solely on the basis of quality criteria.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total at the discretion of the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559279
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85112000 - Hospital support services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559279
    Forensic Care and Support - Forensic care is specialised care and support provided to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, particularly those with mental health conditions, learning and physical disabilities aimed at reducing risk of offending, or re-offending, and harm to others. This type of care and support includes risk management, supervision and community support with an aim of improving mental health outcomes while reducing the likelihood of criminal behaviour.

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