--- title: "Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is seeking an experienced and qualified service provider to deliver visiting support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the locality of Livingston, UKM78. This tender, titled "Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children," falls under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV code 85000000). The process is currently in the Tender stage, and the submission deadline is set for 18 November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, with all submissions being made electronically via the Public Tenders Scotland portal. The contract, valued at £324,000 GBP, will span 720 days with the possibility of a 12-month extension based on satisfactory performance. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and community support to expand their portfolio and gain extensive experience in supporting vulnerable youth populations. Ideal candidates would be organisations with a proven track record in providing housing support services to care-experienced young people. The winning bidder will help these youths integrate into the community and develop essential life skills, which aligns with the council's goal of ensuring long-term stability for the beneficiaries. Companies focusing on social integration, housing management, and personalised support plans are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice West Lothian Council seek an experienced and qualified service provider to provide support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The provider will be required to support the young people to establish themselves and integrate into the community, access services and manage their housing. The type of support provided will be specific to the individual and based on an agreed personal support plan. The outcome of the contract is to provide the young person with a toolkit of skills and strategies, enabling them to move on to settled accommodation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Council seek an experienced and qualified service provider to provide support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The provider will be required to support the young people to establish themselves and integrate into the community, access services and manage their housing. The type of support provided will be specific to the individual and based on an agreed personal support plan. The outcome of the contract is to provide the young person with a toolkit of skills and strategies, enabling them to move on to settled accommodation.. Full information on the Technical Criteria can be found within the Technical Envelope of the ITT. Please note: Quality Criteria will be scored out of 100% and tenderers will receive a pro-rata score based on the 90 marks available for the Technical evaluation. Bidders must achieve a minimum of 60% of the total quality score to pass through to the next stage. Renewal: Subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Any period of extension will be at the discretion of the council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516525 | | 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 | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £324,000 | | 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 ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516525 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516525 Visiting Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children - West Lothian Council seek an experienced and qualified service provider to provide support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The provider will be required to support the young people to establish themselves and integrate into the community, access services and manage their housing. The type of support provided will be specific to the individual and based on an agreed personal support plan. The outcome of the contract is to provide the young person with a toolkit of skills and strategies, enabling them to move on to settled accommodation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780765 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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