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Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 4

North Lanarkshire Council

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:26

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27 Nov 2024 at 10:49

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31 Oct 2024 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council has completed the award phase for its contract titled "Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 4." This procurement falls within the social work services category and aims to support children, young people, and adults requiring assistance. The contract framework allows new contractors not currently on the platform to tender their proposals. The procurement process is executed under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 using an open procedure. The contract, valued at £820 million, was signed on 25 February 2025, covering services from 1 June 2023 until 31 March 2031. Primarily based in North Lanarkshire, the council ensures that successful contractors comply with the Performance Requirements and the social care standards set in the framework.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses focusing on social work services, particularly those interested in community-oriented projects. It offers a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enter the framework at different entry points such as Entry Point 4. With community benefits programs incorporated into the evaluation criteria, businesses with a focus on local engagement, recruitment, and training may have an advantageous position. Providers who can align with community benefit initiatives such as targeted recruitment and engagement will find this framework beneficial for expanding their footprint in North Lanarkshire and contributing to societal objectives. The open procedure also promotes diversification and encourages a wide range of proposals from potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 4

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. See notice https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/authority_noticestatus.aspx?ID=MAR409092 . This notice is for Entry Point 4 which is is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-Tender system. . Contractors wishing to apply to join the Framework must be registered with Care Inspectorate at point of tender submission. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060913-2025
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
£820,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 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
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

24/7 Elite Healthcare Ltd

Amaris Care

Baal-perazim Care Services Ltd

CLUARAN HCS LIMITED

Care No 1 Ltd T/A The No1 Care Agency

Caring Hearts Limited

Caring spirit group ltd

Carluke Dignity Care Ltd

Crosspoint Care Agency Ltd

DKL Care LTD

Easdale Healthcare

Epitome Home Care Care

Flexible Healthcare One Solutions Ltd

Greymate Care Ltd

IMPERIAL CARE HCS LTD

Independent Lifestyle limited trading as Compcare

KATVIC LIMITED

Lerue healthcare

MELBRID Care

Medd Care Services Ltd

Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited

Nursing 24/7 Ltd

Stoneywood Care Services

SureCare Glasgow

Trust Housing Association

safe at home care and support

Further Information

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