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title: "Forth Valley & West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative and West Lothian Council Pupil Equity Funding Framework"
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# Forth Valley & West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative and West Lothian Council Pupil Equity Funding Framework

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623865

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by West Lothian Council, seeking suppliers for the "Forth Valley & West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative and West Lothian Council Pupil Equity Funding Framework." This initiative falls under the education sector, aimed at enhancing outcomes for schools within the West Lothian region, located in the UK. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with the framework being awarded as of June 26, 2020. Key contracts include Counselling, Therapy, Support and Advice Services, and various educational training programs that have already seen contract values amounting to millions in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, mental health support, training, and creative engagement. Suppliers with a background in counselling, therapeutic services, vocational training, or educational materials would be well-suited to compete. Successful applicants can expect to contribute positively to local education initiatives while potentially gaining substantial contract values from the various services outlined in the tender, further fostering business growth in the region.

## Notice

A framework to support the Forth Valley and West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative and the Pupil Equity Funding Initiative to assist improved outcomes for West Lothian Schools.

### Lot Information

Counselling, Therapy, Support and Advice Services

Services which provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. Services may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. Services may also include therapy including but not limited to play and music therapy.

Creative Engagement

Services which focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to music, art, drama and dance.

External Experts

External expert service provision whereby working alongside teaching staff, knowledge and skills will be used to enhance the curriculum. This support may be provided through teacher training, classroom observations, assistance with class lessons and working with pupils on a group or one to one basis. Experts will provide a high degree of specific professional knowledge in areas including but not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and numeracy. However, please note that this does not incorporate literacy interventions and numeracy interventions which are covered by Lots 7 and 8 respectively.

Pupil Workshops

Provision of services which engage pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) dedicated to the project or activity. This service may include but is not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nurture, STEM, diversity and health and wellbeing.

Staff Training Courses

Training provision for staff in areas including but not necessarily limited to motivational workshops, team building, management and leadership.

Literacy Interventions

Services that provide evidence-based literacy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not necesarily be limited to literacy programmes, online resources and staff training.

Numeracy Interventions

Services that provide evidence-based numeracy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not be limited to numeracy programmes, numeracy resources, online resources and staff training.

Vocational Training

Services related to vocational training courses and qualifications including but not necessarily limited to hair dressing, beauty, customer care and car repair.

Activity Based Learning

Services which engage and encourage pupils to learn through the participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are not necessarily limited to outdoor learning, residential, sports and social activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389242 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,900,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 66 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; ALPHA PLUS TRAINING; ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND; ARTICULATE LANGUAGE CAMPS; BALDY BANE THEATRE; BE YOU MINDFULNESS; BETHANY CHRISTIAN TRUST; CATCH UP; CHILDREN 1ST; COLUMBA 1400; CONNECT; CRICK SOFTWARE; CYRENIANS; DEBORAH STIRLING COUNSELLING; DO-BE; ENABLE SCOTLAND; EXPERIENTIAL PLAY; FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN; FIREFLY ARTS; FIRST AID SCHOOL TRAINING; GIGLETS EDUCATION; HIDDEN GIANTS; HODDER AND STOUGHTON LTD T/A HODDER GIBSON; IDEASWISE LTD / READINGWISE; IMAGINATION GAMING; IRIS CONNECT; JELLYJAMES PUBLISHING; KIDS GONE WILD; LIFELINK; LIGHT UP LEARNING; LOVE LEARNING SCOTLAND; MATHS NO PROBLEM; MIND MARVELS; MIND'S WELL; MOSCARDINI EDUCATION; OSIRIS EDUCATIONAL; PENUMBRA; PEOPLE KNOW HOW; PERSONAL BEST: HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING; PLACE2BE; PUPILTRAIN; RAINBOW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES; S.M.I.L.E COUNSELLING; SACRO; SAMH; SCHOLASTIC; SCOTTISH SPORTS FUTURES; SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS; SQUARE PEGS COACHING; SUMDOG; TCV SCOTLAND; THE DONALDSON TRUST; THE DRAMA BOX; THE LARDER WEST LOTHIAN; THE LEARNING ZOO; THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST; THE SPARK; THE WISE GROUP; THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES; WELLBEING SCOTLAND; WEST LOTHIAN LEISURE; WEST LOTHIAN YOUTH ACTION PROJECT; WINNING SCOTLAND FOUNDATION; WITH KIDS; YOUR SPACE(SCOTLAND; YOUR THE HERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389242

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389242
  Forth Valley & West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative and West Lothian Council Pupil Equity Funding Framework - A framework to support the Forth Valley and West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative and the Pupil Equity Funding Initiative to assist improved outcomes for West Lothian Schools.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623865
- https://westlothian.gov.uk

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