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title: "Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers and People with Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06131c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers and People with Disabilities

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06131c

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is overseeing a procurement process aimed at awarding a contract for the provision of information and advice services to unpaid carers and people with disabilities residing in West Lothian. The initiative falls under the category of 'Other community, social, and personal services' according to CPV classifications. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal treatment. The procurement stage currently covers both the tender and the award phases. For the award phase, Carers of West Lothian has been identified as the active supplier under award ID "039226-2026-CC14604-1," with the contract valued at GBP 2,200,000, having been signed on the 9th of March, 2026. The contract period spans 1,080 days, with a potential extension for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses focused on providing community support and services. Companies with expertise in delivering information and advice services in social sectors, particularly those for unpaid carers and individuals with disabilities, may find this project appealing. The fixed price of GBP 440,000 per annum allows bidders to focus on competing on quality criteria, fostering an environment to demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-quality service to residents in need. Businesses able to meet robust technical and professional requirements, while holding relevant insurance levels, and with a history of similar service provision, will be well-positioned to participate in future opportunities emerging from this procurement process. Enhanced community benefits embedded within the project further incentivise participation, forging pathways for broader socio-economic impact in West Lothian.

## Notice

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a statutory requirement under Section 34 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (the Act), for local authorities to establish and maintain, or ensure the establishment and maintenance of an information and advice service for relevant Carers. A new contract is required to ensure that an information advice and support service is provided to all unpaid careers and people with disabilities. The service will be provided to all residents of West Lothian who are carers or have disabilities. The service can be accessed on direct access basis or via referral from Social Work or other third sector organisations. Additional information: Providers must score 60% or above of the total quality score available in order to pass the technical questionnaire section.

Renewal: Contract may be extended by up to a further 24 months in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039226-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARERS OF WEST LOTHIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039226-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008513-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821777
- 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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