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title: "CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826490"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-30"
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# CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826490

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has finalised the contract process for the "CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care" as of 30th April 2026. This procurement, classified under the Social protection industry category, involved a direct award procedure due to its value being below regulatory thresholds. The Council decided on a limited procurement method without prior publication, in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Located in Livingston, West Lothian, this opportunity highlights substantial engagement in community service provisions, with Direct Care Service Limited being awarded the contract on 24th February 2026.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those focusing on community and home-based care. Although the procurement method was direct and limited, it underscores the potential for similar small value contracts that bypass standard competition protocols, offering promising prospects for expanding service delivery capacities. Enterprises proficient in handling social care and support services would find this sector advantageous, particularly those capable of providing tailored solutions within local authority frameworks like those administered by West Lothian Council.

## Notice

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

### 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 GBP29756 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=APR554879 |
| 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 | £29,756 |

## 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 | DIRECT CARE SERVICE |

## 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=APR554879

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554879
  CC14592 - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care - Short Breaks Respite at Home and in Community Setting - Direct Care

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826490
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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