--- title: "CC12715" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-29" --- # CC12715 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b6b2.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of support services for adults with moderate mental health problems in West Lothian. The contract falls under the health and social work services category and aims to reduce GP visits by offering alternative support through Community Wellbeing Hubs and GP Practices. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 27th April 2023. This open procedure offers opportunities for businesses involved in health services and miscellaneous health services to participate and contribute to the well-being of individuals in the region. Businesses specialising in health services and community care are well-suited to compete for this tender from the West Lothian Council. The procurement process emphasises the importance of providing high-quality service delivery, leadership, quality assurance, safeguarding, fair working practices, and competitive pricing. The council's commitment to community benefits further enhances opportunities for businesses to support economic, social, and environmental objectives. With a clear focus on promoting early intervention and prevention, this tender aims to create a positive impact on mental health support services in West Lothian. ## Notice The aim of the Service / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian that have moderate mental health problems. Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. By providing such a service in West Lothian, it is anticipated that there will be a reduction in the number of contacts that an individual has with their GP, or that the service will act as an alternative to the individual seeking support from their GP. The Service will be delivered from the Community Wellbeing Hubs (located in Bathgate and Livingston), and in West Lothian GP Practices if appropriate. The Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service will operate on a Monday to Friday schedule between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Some flexibility on the Provider's part is expected given the nature of the service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service aims to further develop and expand pathways within West Lothian for people with moderate mental health problems, which focus on early intervention and prevention. Services within the Hubs will be delivered through a partnership between Primary and Secondary Care Practitioners and the Third Sector to ensure that people receive appropriate support when they need it. The focus will be on ensuring that people have access to meaningful and effective community supports as an alternative to seeing their GP which may reduce the likelihood of future inappropriate or unavoidable admission to hospital. The aims of the Service are: To deliver a Community Link Worker Service within the Community Wellbeing Hubs in West Lothian working in partnership with a range of colleagues. To deliver a Wellbeing Service within the Hubs. Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi (and other holistic therapeutic practice as agreed) should be used to assist people in managing their symptoms and improve their wellbeing. To assist people with moderate mental health problems to access a range of community supports at an early opportunity to promote recovery as far as possible. To involve people in support planning to ensure that they are at the centre of decisions that affect them within a safe space. To reduce the number of GP contacts / consultations by people with moderate mental health problems. To enhance the range of community supports available to people moderate mental health problems. Additional information: There will be no price evaluation for this tender, and bidders will not be required to complete any pricing schedule. Renewal: The contract period is 24th June 2023 to 23rd June 2024. However, subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. Any period of extension will be at the discretion of the council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009088-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Contract will be for a 12 month period with the option to extend by a period of up to 12 months. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £922,014 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2023 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009088-2023 - 28 Mar 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008992-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726854 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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