Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
UK
Contact person: Catriona Peden
Telephone: +44 1506283312
E-mail: catriona.peden@westlothian.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1506281325
NUTS: UKM78
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
WLC Provision of Parental Employment Support
Reference number: CC14757
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312310
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Award of Provision of Parental Employment support
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
225 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Early Engagement and Pre-Employability Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
Main site or place of performance:
Services will be delivered across West Lothian using flexible and accessible delivery methods tailored to participant needs and circumstances. Further details in the tender documents
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This commissioning opportunity is awarded to a third sector and private sector partner with specialist expertise to deliver person-centred, flexible, and trauma-informed employability support for parents across West Lothian, in line with the principles of No One Left Behind (NOLB). The commissioned activity is intended to complement existing Council employability services and address identified gaps in provision rather than duplicate current services. Programme Structure
The programme will be commissioned as two separate but connected lots, with organisations able to apply for one or both lots. Consortium bids are welcomed.
Lot 1: Early Engagement and Pre-Employability Support
This lot focuses on parents furthest from the labour market and will provide:
- Outreach and engagement activity
- Person-centred assessment and goal setting
- Confidence and self-esteem building
- Life skills and employability skills development
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
The emphasis is on stabilisation, engagement, and progression readiness rather than immediate employment outcomes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical /Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to specification document in tender.
Funding for the initial 9 month period is 225,000 GBP. Extension options may be utilised based on approved funding and performance
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Progression and In-Work Preparation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This commissioning opportunity is awarded to a third sector and private sector partners with specialist expertise to deliver person-centred, flexible, and trauma-informed employability support for parents across West Lothian, in line with the principles of No One Left Behind (NOLB). The commissioned activity is intended to complement existing Council employability services and address identified gaps in provision rather than duplicate current services. Programme Structure
The programme will be commissioned as two separate but connected lots, with organisations able to apply for one or both lots. Consortium bids are welcomed.
This lot supports parents progressing toward employment and includes:
- Supported work experience placements
- Accredited training and qualifications
- In-work mentoring and support
- Reflective learning and progression planning
- Pathways into employment, apprenticeships, training, or further education
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Criteria
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to specification document in tender.
Funding for the initial 9 month period is 225,000 GBP. Extension options may be utilised based on approved funding and performance
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-053419
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Early Engagement and Pre-Employability Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
105 Brunswick St
Glasgow
G1 1TF
UK
Telephone: +44 1415753001
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 135 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Progression and In-Work Preparation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Wise Group
Templeton Business Centre, Doges, Third Floor, 62 Templeton Street
Glasgow
G40 1DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1413033131
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 90 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:839586)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Livingston Sheriff Court
West Lothian Civic Centre Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
UK
Telephone: +44 1506269269
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/08/2026