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Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)

East Ayrshire Council

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:39

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:49

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11 Apr 2025 at 10:25

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09 Jan 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process under the open procedure for the "Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement." This opportunity specifically targets new applicants for lot 2, which involves ad hoc call-off services within the social work services category in East Ayrshire, UKM93. The procurement is in the tender stage with submissions closing at 12 noon on 9 February 2026. The procurement follows legal guidelines under CELEX 32014L0024 with a flexible framework originally commencing in April 2024, allowing entrants to join annually. No guaranteed service volumes are offered within lot 2, but the framework allows service providers the chance to acquire geographical block areas in lot 1 through a mini-tender process.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those looking to expand in the East Ayrshire region. Service providers with experience in personal and community support, as well as the ability to deliver flexible care packages, are well-suited to compete. The framework's flexibility to accommodate new entrants annually makes it an attractive proposition for SMEs aiming to secure a foothold in local council contracts. With electronic submissions accepted, interested businesses should refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents for detailed evaluation methodology and community benefits included in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Care at Home and Housing Support Services (Lot 2 only) - New Applicants January 2026. NOTE: Service Providers currently included in Lots 1 and 2 of the Framework do not need to re-apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Geographical Areas with Block Hours

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2024 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise for Lot 2 (Ad Hoc Call of Services) ONLY. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2024, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2029 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Care at home and housing support encompasses personal and community support including practical and personal care and support which enables individuals to do things for themselves, rather than doing things to or doing things for individuals. Lot 2 of the Framework will be for ad hoc call off services as and when required which will be smaller total volume care packages which are out with the block contracts of Lot 1. However Service Providers within Lot 2 will have the opportunity to apply for a geographical block area in Lot 1 should a new Service Provider be required for a specific block area; in these circumstances a mini tender would be carried between all the existing Service Providers within Lot 2. It should be noted that the Council does not guarantee any level of service within Lot 2 or that there will be an opportunity to be included in Lot 1. The Framework will be flexible to allow new entrants to join Lot 2 annually.

Lot 2 - Ad Hoc Call Off Services

Care at home and housing support encompasses personal and community support including practical and personal care and support which enables individuals to do things for themselves, rather than doing things to or doing things for individuals. Lot 2 of the Framework will be for ad hoc call off services as and when required which will be smaller total volume care packages which are out with the block contracts of Lot 1. However Service Providers within Lot 2 will have the opportunity to apply for a geographical block area in Lot 1 should a new Service Provider be required for a specific block area; in these circumstances a mini tender would be carried between all the existing Service Providers within Lot 2. It should be noted that the Council does not guarantee any level of service within Lot 2 or that there will be an opportunity to be included in Lot 1. The Framework will be flexible to allow new entrants to join Lot 2 annually. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 3 x one-year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042c9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030418-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

1st Homecare

Cera Care Operations Scotland Ltd

Constance Care Limited

Delight Supported Living Ltd

Rainbow Services (UK) Ltd

J.C.MICHAEL GROUPS LTD

HRM Homecare Services Ltd

Further Information

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