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title: "CC14589 - Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826479"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# CC14589 - Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826479

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Sensory Impairment Service, entitled "Visibility Scotland", was conducted by West Lothian Council. This contract is in the social protection category and pertains to services in the UK, specifically in Livingston. The procurement reached the award stage on 30th April 2026, with contracts signed on 24th February 2026. The procedure was carried out under a limited method, with a direct award permissible due to the contract value being below the Government Procurement Agreement threshold. The council opted to forgo seeking offers, in line with Scottish Government guidance on care service contracts. The contract was approved by the West Lothian Council Executive on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents a strategic business growth opportunity for companies specialising in sensory impairment services, especially those already providing such services within Scotland. Visibility Scotland, as the supplier selected for this contract, demonstrates that businesses with a focus on regional support and established services in social care could find similar opportunities ripe for expansion. With a contract value of £127,752.96, service-driven organisations can leverage their expertise in social care provision and potentially partner or subcontract to extend their scope within local government frameworks.

## Notice

Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland

### 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 GBP127752.96 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=APR554877 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £127,752 |

## 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 | VISIBILITY SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 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=APR554877

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554877
  CC14589 - Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland - Sensory Impairment Service - Visibility Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826479
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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