WLC Provision of Parental Employment Support
A Tender Notice
by WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 9 month
- Value
- £225K
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 05 Jun 2026
- Delivery
- To 05 Apr 2027 (est.)
- Deadline
- 06 Jul 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Livingston
2 buyers
- West Lothian Council Livingston
Description
Provision of Parental Employment support
Lot Division
| 1 | Early Engagement and Pre-Employability Support
This commissioning opportunity seeks to attract 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. 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. Award Criteria
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| 2 | Progression and In-Work Preparation
This commissioning opportunity seeks to attract 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 Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Award on basis of price.
Other 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 Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31961. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please note: Community Benefits proposals will not form part of the award criteria and will not be evaluated but will be contractual obligations. More information can be found on the council’s website: - Community Benefits in Procurement - Community Benefits Wishlist (SC Ref:833752)
Reference
- FTS 053419-2026