WLC Provision of Parental Employment Support

Award

West Lothian Council

Highlights

Award value
£225,000
Winning supplier
Impact Arts, The Wise Group
Award date
5 Aug 2026

Details

Published
7 Aug 2026
Deadline
Value
£225,000
Location
UKM78
Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Source notice ID
rls-2-AUG561884
OCID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833752
CPV codes
80000000, 85312310
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Description

Award of Provision of Parental Employment support

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Lots (2)

LotTitleValue
1Early Engagement and Pre-Employability SupportThis 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.. 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
2Progression and In-Work PreparationThis 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. 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

Awarded contracts (2)

TitleSupplierValueAwarded
Early Engagement and Pre-Employability SupportImpact Arts£135,0005 Aug 2026
Progression and In-Work PreparationThe Wise Group£90,0005 Aug 2026
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