BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PROCUREMENT
West Lothian Council procures supplies, services and works to an approximate value of £220 million per annum.
What is Public Procurement?
Public procurement is the process by which public bodies acquire goods, services and works from third parties to meet customer and service user needs. Procurement covers all activities from identification of a requirement through to the end of the useful life or disposal of an asset.
The council procures a diverse range of supplies, services and works. For example, stationery, electricity and even the construction of a new school.
Doing Business with West Lothian Council
How can we help?
We can provide expert advice to help you better understand the procurement process and identify opportunities using Public Contract Scotland and other UK tendering portals. This will help you to complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and create high scoring content that will be used when tendering.
You can view our Procurement Advice flyer here.
Contact us by email if you would like to receive 1:1 support: invest@westlothian.gov.uk
Procurement Opportunities
| Job Title | Company | Description | |
| Website Hosting | Caledonian Sleeper Limited | Caledonian Sleeper Limited is looking to contract a web hosting and development partner to provide hosting services and for our website www.sleeper.scot . The partner will provide web hosting services and will provide ongoing support and future development of the site, integrating with our third-party booking platform and National Rail data feeds to ensure a seamless end-user experience and a safe, reliable website. | Apply Here |
| Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure | LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) | This framework covers a broad range of construction-related services for public buildings across multiple value bands. It includes new build projects delivered using traditional methods or modern framed/panelised systems, refurbishment and restoration of existing and listed public buildings, and associated infrastructure works such as highways, sewers, and drainage. It also encompasses demolition and recovery services to prepare sites for development, facilities management covering building fabric and technical systems, and professional services including project management and cost control. |
Apply Here |
| Fresh Dairy Products | APUC Limited | The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fresh Dairy products to the Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education sector and some other public sector bodies in Scotland. | Apply Here |
Supplier Development Programme
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is a business support initiative using training and information to improve the competitiveness of local businesses. The training provided helps businesses become tender ready for public procurement and improve all-round efficiency, sustainability and market potential.
Public Contracts Scotland
All West Lothian Council contract opportunities are advertised on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). PCS is provided by the Scottish Government and is designed to allow all business access to public sector contract opportunities in Scotland. Its use is free of charge and the council encourages all suppliers to register their details on PCS.
Scottish Procurement Alliance Hub (SPA)
SPA is part of the LHC Procurement Group, which has been supporting public sector organisations with technical procurement for over 50 years. SPA is the largest, free-to-join procurement organisation representing over 100 public sector organisations throughout Scotland, ranging from small Co-operatives, to regional and national RSL’s and Local Authorities.