--- title: "CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-25" --- # CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House" was conducted by West Lothian Council, located at West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston, UKM78. The process, classified under the Social protection industry category, falls under a completed tender stage as of 25th March 2026. This contract was awarded via a limited procurement method, with no prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to its value being permissible under procurement regulations, notably below the Government Procurement Agreement threshold. Approval for this procurement was granted on 9th December 2025, with the contract signed on 25th February 2026. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult day care services to expand their offerings within the UK. Specifically aimed at providing day care services to older adults, businesses with experience in social care provision would be well-suited for this type of engagement. ANSWER Project Limited, with its base in Whitburn, Bathgate, has been appointed as the supplier, indicating opportunities for similar entities to seek collaboration or subcontracting possibilities. This procurement, although limited in its competitive scope, underscores the significance of adhering to sector-specific regulations which can facilitate direct awards in line with public procurement strategies to stimulate business growth within care and support sectors. ## Notice Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House ### Procurement Information A direct award is permissible within procurement regulations as the cumulative value is below the GPA threshold of GBP552,950 ex vat. Regulation 3 (10) of the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 makes provision for the aggregation of public contracts where the value of all contracts for similar supplies and services awarded during the previous 12 months must be aggregated. The aggregated value determines whether the contract is over the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) threshold. The total proposed contract value of GBP178130 is below the Light Touch Regime threshold (GBP552,950 excluding VAT) and therefore, in line with the Scottish Government guidance on the Procurement of Care and Support. The Council can choose not to seek offers for Social Care and Other Related Services contracts on a case by case basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552512 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £178,130 | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ANSWER PROJECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552512 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552512 CC14558 - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House - Provision of building based day care services to older adults - Answer House ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826450 - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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