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title: "Provision of Family Support Workers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000507376"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-25"
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# Provision of Family Support Workers

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000507376

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council, which is located in Livingston, UK, seeking to contract a service provider for the title "Provision of Family Support Workers." This project falls under the general public services category and is currently at the tender stage. The contract, valued at GBP 296,000, is set for a duration of one year, with a possibility of extension for an additional twelve months. Interested parties are required to submit their bids by 12:00 on 8 September 2017, with the contract period commencing on the same date if awarded. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing all eligible suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in family support and community engagement. Service providers that can demonstrate a solid track record in recruiting and managing social workers, as well as having procedures in place for enhanced disclosure checks, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses offering community benefits as part of their proposals can enhance their attractiveness to West Lothian Council, reflecting the authority's commitment to maximising benefits through procurement activities.

## Notice

West Lothian Council seek a service provider to supply four Family Support Workers to assist with Pupil Equity Funding initiatives. The provider will have responsibility for the recruitment, line management and training of the Family Support Workers. The model will help schools to build strong links with families who cannot be reached by existing parent participation methods. Through improving communication and relationships with families at home this should in turn improve experiences within the school. The Family Support Workers will be based at a school within West Lothian and will work alongside Head Teachers to create individualised support plans. The contract will be for a one year period with the possibility of extending for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council are seeking a service provider to supply four Family Support Workers to assist with Pupil Equity Funding initiatives. The pupils concerned could range in ages from early years to late secondary. The service provider will be responsible for the recruitment, line management and training of the Family Support Workers. This model is to help schools to build strong links with families who cannot be reached by existing parent participation methods. Through improving communication and relationships with families at home this should in turn improve experiences within the school. The Family Support Workers will be based at a school within West Lothian and will work alongside Head Teachers to create individualised support plans. These plans should detail outcomes which this service should help achieve.

Renewal: The Authority will be able to extend the contract for a period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293481 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £296,000 |
| 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293481
  Provision of Family Support Workers - West Lothian Council seek a service provider to supply four Family Support Workers to assist with Pupil Equity Funding initiatives. The provider will have responsibility for the recruitment, line management and training of the Family Support Workers. The model will help schools to build strong links with families who cannot be reached by existing parent participation methods. Through improving communication and relationships with families at home this should in turn improve experiences within the school. The Family Support Workers will be based at a school within West Lothian and will work alongside Head Teachers to create individualised support plans. The contract will be for a one year period with the possibility of extending for a further 12 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507376
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules

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