WLC Provision of Parental Employment Support
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Social Work and Vocational Training. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Award of Provision of Parental Employment support
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. 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
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 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
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed 43 days ago. Reference: 075244-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About West Lothian Council
West Lothian Council has issued 294 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 195 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Impact Arts was awarded the contract for £135,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075244-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Impact Arts. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by West Lothian Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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