---
title: "CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ebb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ebb

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## Summary

West Lothian Council, a regional authority responsible for social protection, has concluded an award process concerning the provision of "Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care". This service falls under the industry category of "Toxic substances monitoring services" but is primarily a service-oriented contract. The process, classified as complete as of 30th April 2026, did not involve a competitive tender exercise due to the limited procurement method, which meant no prior public call for competition was published. Approval for this procurement was granted by the Council Executive on 9th December 2025. The contract was signed with Direct Care Service Limited on 24th February 2026 for a sum of £29,756 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing direct care services within the UK region, particularly those capable of delivering short break respite services. West Lothian Council favoured a procurement method that requires entities proficient in executing service contracts without a formal competitive bidding process. Businesses with expertise in direct care provisions or possessing innovative approaches for community-based respite services could find growth opportunities here. The nature of this contract suggests potential expansion in areas related to health and social care services, especially considering the Council's role in social protection. Although a single supplier was selected, similar ventures may arise, creating pathways for partnerships with local authorities such as West Lothian Council.

## Notice

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039602-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,756 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECT CARE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039602-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826490
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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