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Forensic Care and Support

West Lothian Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 08:23.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV85323000 — Community health services
  • CPV85112000 — Hospital support services

Lots

  • There is a requirement to commission specialist, person-centred care and support services for adults who present with complex needs and significant levels of risk, including individuals subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and those transitioning from prison, secure care or other restricted settings into the community. The service will deliver flexible, community-based support to individuals with complex physical health needs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use issues, behavioural support needs and those subject to legal or criminal justice measures. Support will be tailored to individual assessed needs and outcomes, enabling people to live safely and as independently as possible within their own homes and communities. Providers will work collaboratively with the individual and statutory partners including health, social work, housing and criminal justice services to develop and deliver personalised support plans. The service will promote recovery, rehabilitation, risk management, social inclusion and positive outcomes, while supporting individuals to engage with relevant services, reduce the risk of reoffending, prevent avoidable hospital admissions or institutional care, and maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. This contract is being commissioned as a test of change to evaluate a revised service model giving the opportunity to shape provision on a live basis. The evaluation and outcomes of the test of change will inform future commissioning decisions, the award of this contract does not imply any commitment to extend, renew, or procure future services on the same basis. Additional information: In accordance with Regulation 67(5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the cost element of the award criteria may take the form of a fixed price or fixed cost, enabling economic operators to compete solely on the basis of quality criteria.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CC14860
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85323000
Description
Community health services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Where required, contracts that fall within the specific risk sectors as defined by Police Scotland, or, where there is a suspicion that risk may be present, WLC will provide Police Scotland information on the representatives of the bidder (SPD Part 2B) to allow Police Scotland to review and provide feedback on information provided. Please note: when completing SPD section 1.12 Part 2B, this should be completed using personal information as follows: your full name including any middle names as it appears on your birth and/or marriage certificate; the day date and month you were born and the location of your birth; and your home address and postcode. The name entered must be consistent with any birth certificate, marriage certificate etc. Failure to provide the correct information may result in your bid being excluded from the tender process or an offer of contract being withdrawn should the information prove to be incomplete or incorrect at a later stage.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Re SPD question 4B.6 West Lothian Council will use Dun and Bradstreet’s DBAi financial reporting system to assess the financial stability of tenderers. Tenderers with a Failure Score of 50 or above on the DBAi system will be deemed to have evidenced satisfactory financial stability. Please note that 49 or less will not be considered as having met this criteria. If a tenderer has a Failure Score of less than 50, the tenderer will be required to submit their last three years accounts. In the event that the tenderer is not required to publish accounts and therefore does not have a Dun & Bradstreet or equivalent rating, tenderers should be able to provide financial accounts when requested. The council will then conduct an analysis of the accounts to ensure that there is no significant financial risk. Please note that if you intend on attaching 2 years accounts, these must include financial data over a 3-year period. It is recommended that candidates review their own Dun & Bradstreet Score in advance of submitting their tender. If following this review tenderers consider that the Dun & Bradstreet Score does not reflect their current financial status, details of this should be provided, complete with evidence of a good high street credit rating (the equivalent of Dun & Bradstreet score 50) from a recognised credit referencing agency. The council will review any such information as part of the evaluation of Tenderer’s financial status. In the event that a firm does not meet the financial criteria for consideration but has a parent company that does, the firm may still be eligible for consideration where their Tender Submission is supported by a Parent Company Guarantee. Should after review of the financial evaluation the tenderer fail, then the tender submission will be rejected.
Minimum
With reference to SPD Q4B; It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below. Employer’s Liability Insurance = 10m GBP Public Liability Insurance = 5m GBP Professional Indemnity Insurance = 2m GBP Medical Malpractice = 5m GBP

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
With reference to SPD Q4C.1.2; The Bidder must provide two (2) examples from the last five years that demonstrate relevant experience in delivering community-based support to forensic service users. The examples should evidence support provided to individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system and who may also have mental health conditions, learning and/or physical disabilities, substance misuse issues, and a history of offending behaviour. The examples should demonstrate how the support provided has enabled individuals to successfully reintegrate into the community, promote recovery and rehabilitation, and support desistance from offending behaviour. They should also evidence the implementation of effective risk management strategies, partnership working, and measures to promote community safety while supporting positive outcomes for the individual. For each example, Bidders must provide the following information: 1.A brief description of the service and support provided, including the setting and the individual's support needs. 2. The nature and complexity of the behaviours that challenge, including any factors contributing to the behaviours and the impact on the individual and others. 3. The assessed risks presented to the individual and/or others, including any risks associated with offending behaviour, mental health, substance misuse, vulnerability, or community safety. 4. The approach taken to support the individual, including the use of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or other evidence-based, person-centred approaches to assessment, intervention, and risk reduction. 5. Multi-agency working arrangements, including how the service collaborated with Justice Services, health professionals, housing providers, social work, and other relevant agencies. This should include details of the development, implementation, and review of risk management plans and public protection arrangements where applicable. 6. The experience, qualifications, and training of staff involved in delivering the support, including forensic services, risk management, trauma-informed practice, Positive Behaviour Support, mental health, substance misuse, and offending behaviour. 7. The outcomes achieved for the individual, including evidence of: - Meeting assessed care and support needs; - Successful reintegration into the community; - Promotion of recovery and rehabilitation; - Progress towards desistance from offending behaviour; - Effective risk management and enhanced community safety; - Reduction in restrictive practices, where applicable; - Improved quality of life, wellbeing, and independence; - Increased community participation, social inclusion, and other measurable positive outcomes. Responses will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. PASS The Bidder provides two satisfactory, relevant examples that collectively demonstrate substantial experience and capability in supporting forensic service users who present behaviours that challenge. The examples include all information requested and provide sufficient evidence of effective support, risk management, multi-agency working, rehabilitation, recovery, and community reintegration. FAIL The Bidder fails to provide two satisfactory and relevant examples or omits material information to the extent that their experience, capability, and ability to deliver the required service cannot be adequately assessed.
Minimum
The Tenderer must be have a dual registration with the Care Inspectorate as both a Care at Home Service and a Housing Support Service at the date of tender submission. The Tenderer must also hold current Care Inspectorate inspection grades of 3 (Adequate) or above for each registered service. The Tenderer confirms that all staff directly providing care and support to service users are, where required by legislation, registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or will be registered within the statutory timescales.

Applies To

supplier

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
24 Jul 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Expected award period

Starts
24 Jul 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
24 Jul 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
There is a requirement to commission specialist, person-centred care and support services for adults who present with complex needs and significant levels of risk, including individuals subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and those transitioning from prison, secure care or other restricted settings into the community. The service will deliver flexible, community-based support to individuals with complex physical health needs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use issues, behavioural support needs and those subject to legal or criminal justice measures. Support will be tailored to individual assessed needs and outcomes, enabling people to live safely and as independently as possible within their own homes and communities. Providers will work collaboratively with the individual and statutory partners including health, social work, housing and criminal justice services to develop and deliver personalised support plans. The service will promote recovery, rehabilitation, risk management, social inclusion and positive outcomes, while supporting individuals to engage with relevant services, reduce the risk of reoffending, prevent avoidable hospital admissions or institutional care, and maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. This contract is being commissioned as a test of change to evaluate a revised service model giving the opportunity to shape provision on a live basis. The evaluation and outcomes of the test of change will inform future commissioning decisions, the award of this contract does not imply any commitment to extend, renew, or procure future services on the same basis. Additional information: In accordance with Regulation 67(5) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the cost element of the award criteria may take the form of a fixed price or fixed cost, enabling economic operators to compete solely on the basis of quality criteria.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Renewal

Description
Option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total at the discretion of the council.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85112000
Description
Hospital support services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM78

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
West Lothian Council
Id
GB-FTS-1335

Identifier

Legal Name
West Lothian Council

Address

Street Address
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Locality
Livingston
Region
UKM78
Postal Code
EH54 6FF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Fax Number
+44 1506281325

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Livingston Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-37723

Identifier

Legal Name
Livingston Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
Howden South Road
Locality
Livingston
Postal Code
EH54 6FF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Livingston · UKM78 · EH54 6FF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM78

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 062223-2026tender ·