--- title: "Forensic Care and Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c252" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c252" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c252.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c252.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Forensic Care and Support Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c252 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c252) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c252.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently conducting a procurement process under the Light Touch Regime, as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, for providing Forensic Care and Support services. This tender, valued at £1.2 million, falls under the community health services category (CPV: 85323000) and is situated in the UKM78 region. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2026. The process is open and allows electronic submissions until the same deadline, with the bid opening scheduled for later that day. A mandatory engagement event for interested providers will be organized, details of which will be communicated through PCS-Tender. The contract, with an initial period of 360 days and an option for a 12-month extension, aims to evaluate a revised service model through this 'test of change' commission. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in community-based support services, specifically those experienced in managing complex needs and risks associated with individuals involved in criminal justice. Suitable businesses include those with dual registration as a Care at Home Service and a Housing Support Service. They must demonstrate substantial experience in delivering forensic support services, including expertise in mental health, substance misuse, and risk management. The successful provider will play a crucial role in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending, thereby contributing to community safety and social inclusion. The focus on community benefits, although not part of award criteria, reflects a commitment to positive social impact, allowing service providers to align their offerings with broader community objectives. ## Notice Forensic care is specialised care and support provided to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, particularly those with mental health conditions, learning and physical disabilities aimed at reducing risk of offending, or re-offending, and harm to others. This type of care and support includes risk management, supervision and community support with an aim of improving mental health outcomes while reducing the likelihood of criminal behaviour. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There is a requirement to commission specialist, person-centred care and support services for adults who present with complex needs and significant levels of risk, including individuals subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and those transitioning from prison, secure care or other restricted settings into the community. The service will deliver flexible, community-based support to individuals with complex physical health needs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use issues, behavioural support needs and those subject to legal or criminal justice measures. Support will be tailored to individual assessed needs and outcomes, enabling people to live safely and as independently as possible within their own homes and communities. Providers will work collaboratively with the individual and statutory partners including health, social work, housing and criminal justice services to develop and deliver personalised support plans. The service will promote recovery, rehabilitation, risk management, social inclusion and positive outcomes, while supporting individuals to engage with relevant services, reduce the risk of reoffending, prevent avoidable hospital admissions or institutional care, and maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. This contract is being commissioned as a test of change to evaluate a revised service model giving the opportunity to shape provision on a live basis. The evaluation and outcomes of the test of change will inform future commissioning decisions, the award of this contract does not imply any commitment to extend, renew, or procure future services on the same basis. Additional information: In accordance with Regulation 67(5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the cost element of the award criteria may take the form of a fixed price or fixed cost, enabling economic operators to compete solely on the basis of quality criteria. Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total 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/062223-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062223-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836143 - 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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