--- title: "Older People's Mental Health Community Support Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-13" --- # Older People's Mental Health Community Support Service Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves West Lothian Council seeking bids for the "Older People’s Mental Health Community Support Service" to support individuals aged 55 and older in managing mental health challenges. This tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 17 November 2017. The procurement is classified under services and has an annual budget of GBP 64,680, with additional funding making the total contract value GBP 323,400. Bidders must submit their tenders electronically through the specified portal, and the contract will begin on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2021, with a potential renewal option. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health support, community care, or social services. Providers offering services that help vulnerable individuals, particularly those with experience in mental health, are well-suited for this tender. As the project prioritises staff qualifications and experience, companies with a strong track record in delivering similar community services and those registered charities that can demonstrate their status are encouraged to apply, ensuring they meet the council's stringent selection criteria. ## Notice West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to contribute to the prevention and further deterioration of mental health problems in those aged 55 years and older by providing support to build self -confidence and the development of personal coping strategies. The service provider will be required to provide community support services to those who are: At risk of suicide or self-harm ; Socially disconnected and deemed to be vulnerable to developing depression or mental health problems ; Those who are at risk of admission to hospital due to poor mental health ; Those who meet the above criteria and are assessed as being most likely to benefit from access to the service. The annual budget for this service is GBP 64,680. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership seek a service provider to contribute to the prevention and further deterioration of mental health problems in those individuals aged 55 years and older by providing support to build self -confidence and the development of personal coping strategies. The annual budget for this service is GBP 64,680. Renewal: The Authority will be able to extend the contract for a period(s) of up to 24 months in total. The contract will not be allowed to be extended beyond 31 March 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298239 | | 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 | 13 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £323,400 | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298239 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298239 Older People's Mental Health Community Support Service - West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to contribute to the prevention and further deterioration of mental health problems in those aged 55 years and older by providing support to build self -confidence and the development of personal coping strategies. The service provider will be required to provide community support services to those who are: At risk of suicide or self-harm ; Socially disconnected and deemed to be vulnerable to developing depression or mental health problems ; Those who are at risk of admission to hospital due to poor mental health ; Those who meet the above criteria and are assessed as being most likely to benefit from access to the service. The annual budget for this service is GBP 64,680. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - 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-r6ebe6-0000515109 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515109.json.