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title: "Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04add3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04add3

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process to identify a qualified service provider for "Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children." The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category, with specific needs in establishing and integrating unaccompanied asylum-seeking children into the community, providing them with necessary services and housing management. The main location for this contract is within the UKM78 region. The tender is currently active and will conclude its submission period on 18th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract period extends for 720 days, and there's an option for a 12-month extension based on satisfactory performance. The project value is estimated at £324,000 GBP, and the submission process is exclusively electronic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those with experience in providing housing support to care-experienced youth. Companies with a robust service model, strong partnership networks, and rigorous quality assurance procedures will find this tender a good fit. Key aspects such as financial stability, previous experience, and distinct qualifications in supporting young asylum seekers are critical for successful participation. Additionally, meeting strict confidentiality and compliance requirements ensures that only well-prepared and professional service providers are ideal candidates, thereby making this project a strategic growth opportunity for suitably qualified businesses.

## Notice

West Lothian Council seek an experienced and qualified service provider to provide support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The provider will be required to support the young people to establish themselves and integrate into the community, access services and manage their housing. The type of support provided will be specific to the individual and based on an agreed personal support plan. The outcome of the contract is to provide the young person with a toolkit of skills and strategies, enabling them to move on to settled accommodation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council seek an experienced and qualified service provider to provide support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The provider will be required to support the young people to establish themselves and integrate into the community, access services and manage their housing. The type of support provided will be specific to the individual and based on an agreed personal support plan. The outcome of the contract is to provide the young person with a toolkit of skills and strategies, enabling them to move on to settled accommodation. Additional information: Full information on the Technical Criteria can be found within the Technical Envelope of the ITT. Please note: Quality Criteria will be scored out of 100% and tenderers will receive a pro-rata score based on the 90 marks available for the Technical evaluation. Bidders must achieve a minimum of 60% of the total quality score to pass through to the next stage.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. 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/033797-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033797-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

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