--- title: "Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-27" --- # Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council, a regional/local authority in Livingston, UK, has initiated a planning stage procurement process for independent counselling and support services for survivors of abuse and trauma. The tender, with a value of £360,000 GBP, aims to improve clients' quality of life and reduce harm. The procurement method is a tender, and the main procurement category is services. The deadline for future notices is May 10, 2024. This contracting opportunity with the West Lothian Council offers businesses in the general public services industry a chance to provide specialised support services to survivors of trauma and abuse. Companies well-versed in providing tailored counselling, improving well-being, and demonstrating positive outcomes for individuals who have experienced abuse would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The opportunity presents a platform for businesses to contribute to the community's welfare and potentially grow their service portfolio. ## Notice The overarching aim of the service is to provide specialist Counselling and Support services to survivors of trauma and/ or abuse, working with clients to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem and reduce harm. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The overall objective of the service is to work with clients to build resilience, improve wellbeing, self-esteem, confidence and self-actualisation via the delivery of appropriately and timely personalised Counselling. To support clients to help them achieve their maximum potential, quality of life and prepare for the future. Support should be tailored towards the needs of the individual, and the circumstances that prevail at any given period of time. The provider will be required to demonstrate positive outcomes for client's who have experienced domestic abuse.. Further information regarding this opportunity may be obtained from Iain McLean (Business Support Officer) Iain.Mclean@westlothian.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499561 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499561 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499561&idx=1 27th February 2024 - Service Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499561 Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma - The overarching aim of the service is to provide specialist Counselling and Support services to survivors of trauma and/ or abuse, working with clients to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem and reduce harm. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=759134 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134 - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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