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Care at Home Services

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 12:57

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TenderUpdate

08 May 2024 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Planning

04 Oct 2023 at 08:51

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Care at Home Services" project, which was initiated to establish a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older individuals (age 65+) across several regions in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. This procurement belongs to the services industry, specifically under social work and related services, and encompasses various locations including Mid Argyll, Kintyre, Oban & Lorn, Helensburgh & Lomond, Cowal, and Bute. After a series of stages from planning to award, key contracts were signed on 2nd September and 8th October 2024. Managed via an open procedure under the CELEX scheme, the overall contract value was estimated to reach around £48m over its full term, reflecting the significant public service investment made by the Council as per the "light-touch" procurement regime guidance.

The project offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the care sector, especially for companies equipped to provide social work and related services. SMEs and large enterprises alike were able to participate, including organisations like Carr Gomm, Carers Direct Limited, and Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Ltd. The initiative not only enables service providers to expand their market presence in Scotland but also delivers community benefits in alignment with statutory guidelines, potentially boosting economic activities in the region. Companies with expertise in care services for diverse adult needs and the capability to meet independent care inspection standards are optimally positioned to thrive under such frameworks. As the project includes potential contract renewals, this opens further prospects for continued business collaborations and service adaptations to meet evolving community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care at Home Services

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract.

Lot Information

Care at Home Services - Mid Argyll

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: This contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Care at Home Services - Kintyre

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: Contract will be for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Care at Home Services - Oban & Lorn

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: This contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years

Care at Home Services - Cowal

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: Contract for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years

Care at Home Services - Bute

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: Contract for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years

Care at Home Services - Helensburgh & Lomond

Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: This contract will be for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Mobile Team - Kintyre

The purpose of the teams is to provide a "front end" to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: Contract will be for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Mobile Team- Mid Argyll

The purpose of the teams is to provide a "front end" to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: Contract will be for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years

Mobile Team- Oban & Lorn

The purpose of the teams is to provide a "front end" to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: The contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years

Mobile Team - Helensburgh & Lomond

The purpose of the teams is to provide a "front end" to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Mobile Team - Cowal

The purpose of the teams is to provide a "front end" to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Mobile Team - Bute

The purpose of the teams is to provide a "front end" to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with option to extend for up to 2 further years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0407af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081485-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£943,044 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Argyll Homecare Ltd

COWAL CARE SERVICES Ltd

Care4Life Services Ltd

Careplus

Carers Direct Limited

Carr Gomm

Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Ltd

DB Effusive Care LTD

Joan's Carers Ltd

Premier Healthcare

Quality Care Scotland Ltd

TDM Consulting Ltd

Trust Housing Association Ltd

Further Information

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