--- title: "Package of Care for individual with Complex Care Needs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Package of Care for individual with Complex Care Needs Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d0a2.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is in the planning stage of procuring a package of care for an individual with complex care needs. The contract, valued at £1,220,000, falls under the industry category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and pertains to a tenancy in the east of West Lothian. The procurement process is initiated through a tender, with further engagement events to be scheduled and communicated to interested suppliers. The expected future notice date for this tender is 24 February 2025. This engagement will allow suppliers to note their interest and receive more details regarding the potential service requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those experienced in handling complex physical and mental health conditions. Ideal candidates would likely include service providers capable of delivering round-the-clock care and managing challenging behaviours effectively within a residential setting. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in addressing needs such as insulin-dependent diabetes, physical disabilities, and behavioural issues would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the ongoing care and stability of the service recipient. Engaging in this procurement can help grow the business's portfolio and establish a reputable presence in the healthcare services sector. ## Notice A package of care and support is currently being provided to an individual in a tenancy in the east of West Lothian. The package of care is provided by two members of staff, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The individual has complex physical and mental health conditions including a long-standing alcohol problem, insulin-dependent diabetes, is a wheelchair user due to an amputation, displays behaviour which is aggressive, is prone to violence and has a history of previous assaults. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The client is a 64 year old man with diabetes who has lost one leg due to this condition. He has reduced capacity due to alcohol misuse. He has a forensic history and continues to present with behaviours that challenge. He is subject to a guardianship order, with WLC holding welfare and financial guardianship. A package of care and support is being provided in an individual tenancy in West Lothian. The package of care is provided by two member of staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cognitive capacity: This is reduced due to alcohol related brain damage and there is no suggestion or likelihood of recovery. Although he has been sober for a number of years, there is a high likelihood of gradual decline through diabetes and a higher than average possibility of developing a vascular dementia Potential changes in level of need: There is currently a relatively settled period with very few causes for concerns requiring ASP. Aggressive outburst appear to be confined to staff. The client is very demanding of staff. The client remains very sexualised and can be inappropriate in his behaviour towards staff or with members of the public. The client has a history of absconding from his designated accommodation. A tracker is on his wheelchair which staff can use to find him via the app on the staff phone should he abscond. Physical needs: The clients bloods are monitored using a Libra monitor on his arm. Staff are required to respond appropriately e.g. sweet and gels when low. General Risks: The risk of the client lashing out and/or sexually assaulting staff remain high. This is only liable to reduce when he becomes so heavily impaired that he does not have the physical ability to assault, or the motivation to do so. Smoking: Staff have observed that his agitation and aggression increase when he does not get as much tobacco as satisfies him, which had led to his tobacco being increased. While this is bad for his health and diabetes, there is an agreement between the provider and HSCP that the reduced risk of violence to workers justifies smoking. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001524-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,220,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 14:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001524-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787916 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=787916 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140 - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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