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Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026)

East Ayrshire Council

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02 Jul 2026 at 12:47

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 16:34

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 15:20

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Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the reopening of its Care at Home service for adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health under a flexible framework. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on social work and related services, and is located in East Ayrshire, UK. Currently in the award stage, this procurement began with a tender issued in February 2026, and the framework is set for a three-year term from April 2025, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The process used an open procurement method, and key deadlines included expression of interest and submission dates in March 2026. The procurement is part of the Council's effort to include new service providers in the existing framework, and notable current suppliers include Thorntoun Limited and RAMH.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the social work and care sectors, particularly those capable of providing supported living and personal care services tailored to individuals with learning disabilities or mental health issues. The flexible framework structure allows new entrants to join at any time, offering ongoing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure long-term engagements with the Council. With a total contract value of £36.5 million, both established and new service providers can compete for a share of this substantial investment by demonstrating their expertise in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in alignment with the Council's support objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026)

Notice Description

Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (Reopening - February 2026) NOTE: Service Providers currently included in the Framework which commenced in April 2025 do not need to re-apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with the terms for the Council's Flexible Framework for Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY Note that the initial 3 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2025, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2028 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062222-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
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
10
Supplier Names

Care1 Professional Services LTD

Delight Supported Living Ltd

ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

Hansel Alliance

Key Housing Association Limited

Partners For Inclusion

Quarriers

RAMH

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited

Thorntoun Limited

Further Information

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