Planning

Respite Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs - Market Research

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is conducting a market research initiative for its proposed procurement of a 4 Bed Respite Service in Angus, intended for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The procurement falls under the "Social work services with accommodation" category, identified by CPV code 85311000. This initiative is currently within the planning stage, with the process aimed at gathering information rather than inviting competition. Interested providers should complete a questionnaire by 5 pm on 23rd February 2026. The service location is in the UKM71 region of Forfar, Angus, with an approximate project value of £423,000 for one year. A future notice is expected on 1st July 2026.

This market research tender offers business growth potential for service providers specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those experienced in catering to individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Companies with expertise in providing 24-hour respite care and demonstrating capabilities in meeting complex care needs, including accessible facility adaptations, would be ideal candidates. Participation in the market research exercise can allow businesses to align their services with Angus Council’s future procurement requirements, positioning them advantageously for upcoming opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Respite Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs - Market Research

Notice Description

As part of Market Research, Angus Council is interested to hear from Providers that can provide a 4 Bed Respite Service in Angus for adults with a learning disability and complex needs. At least one of these rooms must have suitable accessibility and adaptations to meet the needs of individuals who also have a physical disability. As part of this market research exercise, we have attached a Summary of Requirements and provided a link for a MS Forms questionnaire for completion. This is not a call for competition. The estimated value provided in II.1.5 is an approximate value for one year

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice is for information gathering and market research only. This is not a call for competition. A Summary document is attached. Respite Care for Adult with Learning Disabilities and complex needs in Angus, The service will provide respite care which will be for 24 hours per day, 365 nights per annum for Supported People assessed by Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (Angus HSCP) as suitable to receive the service. Supported People accessing the service have a variety of care needs. Additional information: Please see the attached document Summary of Requirement - Respite 2026 for more information on the service. Also provided in the document is a link to a MS Form for market engagement purposes that we would like to Providers to populate. Questionnaire closes 5pm Monday 23 February 2026 If you require the questionnaire in a different format to MS Forms please contact baileyei@angus.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006578-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£423,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Bailey
Contact Email
baileyei@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

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