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title: "Local Employability Programme - Personal Skill Development Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834383"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Local Employability Programme - Personal Skill Development Programme

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834383

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has initiated a tender process for the "Local Employability Programme – Personal Skill Development Programme," aimed at providing support and learning opportunities for vulnerable young people aged 16-19 in West Lothian. This procurement falls under the services category and is associated with the industry classification code 85312310. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure procurement method. Located in Livingston, UKM78, the programme is managed by West Lothian Council's Education Services in collaboration with the West Lothian Local Employability Partnership. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 17th July 2026, at midday, and the award period commencement on the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for third sector training provider consortia or single organisations specialising in personal skill development, particularly those experienced in working with economically inactive youth. Businesses that offer tailored employability skills programmes, community engagement, and holistic development approaches are well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £180,000, this procurement opens avenues for business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities while contributing to societal benefits through targeted support for young people transitioning to employment.

## Notice

West Lothian Council's Education Services, on behalf of the West Lothian Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking a third sector training provider consortium or single organisation to provide a personal skills development (PSD) programme of learning and support to work with our most vulnerable unemployed and economically inactive young people aged 16-19 years, resident in West Lothian to progress them further along the strategic skills pipeline.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The PSD programme will provide young people with the opportunity to learn and develop their life and employability skills in a nurturing and supportive environment. Taking a holistic approach, the learning will be personalised to each young person and based on their needs and aspirations. There will be links with parents/carers from the outset to support participant engagement, as well as links in the community linked to potential volunteering and practical skills activities. Participants may be referred to the provision via partners, including other employability training providers, Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Schools, CLD Youth Services, and Access to Employment. Etc.. Refer to specification document in tender. Funding for the initial 9 month period is 87,000GBP. Extension options may be utilised based on approved funding and performance

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total based on funding levels and performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558115 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558115

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558115
  Local Employability Programme - Personal Skill Development Programme - West Lothian Council's Education Services, on behalf of the West Lothian Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking a third sector training provider consortium or single organisation to provide a personal skills development (PSD) programme of learning and support to work with our most vulnerable unemployed and economically inactive young people aged 16-19 years, resident in West Lothian to progress them further along the strategic skills pipeline.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000834383
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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