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title: "Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000716821"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-30"
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# Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000716821

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People" in the services category. The tender was initiated on May 30, 2023, and awarded to Children 1st on May 26, 2023. The contract value is £1,600,000, with a procurement method of an open procedure. The service will be provided in the West Lothian locality for an initial 4-year period with a potential extension of up to 48 months. The procurement stage is now at the award phase.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in family support services to engage with West Lothian Council. Businesses capable of providing Family Group Decision Making services with a focus on quality are well-suited to compete. The service aims to support approximately 70 families per year, requiring a long-term commitment from the service provider. Understanding the strength-based model of Family Group Decision Making and demonstrating experience in delivering similar services are key elements for successful bids.

## Notice

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people in the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people within the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis and will include decision making including pre and post Family Group Conferencing and support. It is expected that the service will support approximately 70 families per year. It has been recognized that this service will be required to be procured on a long-term basis as a specific requirement is that the FGC coordinator is independent. The contract duration will make use of the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime and the duration will be for an initial period of 4 years with the potential to extend for a period of up to 48 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: The contract will operate for 48 months with a possible 48 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479649 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN 1ST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479649
- 14 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466817

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466817
  Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People - Children and Young People are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society and the council has a responsibility, in conjunction with partners to act in the best interests of the Child or Young Person to ensure their wellbeing. The Children and Young People Scotland act 2014 sets out that relevant services in relation to Children at risk of becoming looked after be made available. Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) services are specifically cited as a relevant service under the 2014 Act (Relevant Services in relation to Children at Risk of Becoming Looked After etc.) Order 2016. FGDM is a strength based, solution-focused model (rather than a deficit-based problem-focused one). It is recognised that families have the ability to identify their own solutions to the challenges they face. Recognising and developing supportive relationships within families to meet the needs of the child are fundamental to family decision making services. Family Group Conference (FGC) is one of the main practices within FGDM. The service will be provided on a referral basis for the provision of Family Group Decision Making including pre and post Family Group Conferencing and support. It is expected that the service will support approximately 70 families per year. It has been recognized that this service will be required to be procured on a long-term basis as a specific requirement is that the FGC coordinator is independent. It is therefore considered that a contract of 4 years plus up to 48 months extension is considered.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479649
  Provision of Family Group Decision Making and Associated Support Services to Families, Children and Young People - Provision of Family Group Decision Making and associated support services to Families children and young people in the West Lothian locality. The service will be provided on a referral basis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000716821
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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