Forensic Care and Support
Description: Forensic care is specialised care and support provided to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, particularly those with mental health conditions, learning and physical disabilities aimed at reducing risk of offending, or re-offending, and harm to others. This type of care and support includes risk management, supervision and community support with an aim of improving mental health outcomes while reducing the likelihood of criminal behaviour.
Summary: West Lothian Council is currently conducting a procurement process under the Light Touch Regime, as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, for providing Forensic Care and Support services. This tender, valued at £1.2 million, falls under the community health services category (CPV: 85323000) and is situated in the UKM78 region. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2026. The process is open and allows electronic submissions until the same deadline, with the bid opening scheduled for later that day. A mandatory engagement event for interested providers will be organized, details of which will be communicated through PCS-Tender. The contract, with an initial period of 360 days and an option for a 12-month extension, aims to evaluate a revised service model through this 'test of change' commission.