--- title: "CC9779" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-13" --- # CC9779 Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is seeking an external service provider for the "Family Support Worker Provision in Schools" as part of its ongoing procurement process, currently in the Tender stage. The contract, valued at £310,000, is designed to provide Family Support services across various schools, including Primary, Secondary, and an Additional Support Needs school. The contract's anticipated start date is September 2019, with submissions due by 29th July 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, inviting bids from all qualified applicants. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and family services, particularly those with experience in engaging families within school environments. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing similar services over the past three years will be well-suited to compete. The contract allows for a potential one-year extension, making it an attractive proposition for firms prepared to establish long-term partnerships with West Lothian Council as they strive to enhance communication and support for families in the educational landscape. ## Notice West Lothian Council require an external service provider to supply Family Support services. The workers will be employed in a number of schools covering Primary, Secondary and one Additional Support Needs school. The contract will be for a period of one year, although the Council will have the option of extending for a further period of up to a further year. It is anticipated that the contract will commence during September 2019. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There is a requirement for a service provider to supply 298 (two hundred and ninety eight) hours per week of Family Support services. These workers would be employed over Primary, Secondary and Additional Needs School. The contract would be for a one year period commencing September 2019 with the option to extend for a further one year. This model would 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 with the school. The Family Support Workers would be based at one of the schools and would work alongside the Head Teacher to create individualised support plans. These plans would detail outcomes which these services should help achieve. Three of the key improvement areas will relate to improving pupil attendance; improving pupil/parent participation and supporting families and pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. For the avoidance of doubt, the service provider would be responsible for providing cover for annual leave and staff absences to ensure school support is not detrimentally impacted throughout the duration of this contract and will be required to provide details within the Invitation to Tender. Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Council, the contract may be extended for a further period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357216 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £310,000 | | Lots value | £310,000 | | 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 ## Release History - 13 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357216 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357216 CC9779 - West Lothian Council require an external service provider to supply Family Support services. The workers will be employed in a number of schools covering Primary, Secondary and one Additional Support Needs school. The contract will be for a period of one year, although the Council will have the option of extending for a further period of up to a further year. It is anticipated that the contract will commence during September 2019. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - 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-r6ebe6-0000586660. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000586660.json.