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Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults - NEW ENTRANTS

West Dunbartonshire Council

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16 Jun 2026 at 12:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by West Dunbartonshire Council, aimed at establishing a Care at Home Framework to support community independence for adults within the West Dunbartonshire region, specifically targeting areas such as Clydebank, Dumbarton, and Vale of Leven. This tender, titled "Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults - NEW ENTRANTS," falls under the services category of "Social work services" (CPV 85310000). The procurement is at the tender stage following the open procedure method, allowing new entrants to join during the open period under a Flexible Framework Agreement. The total estimated value for the 5-year framework, with an optional 2-year extension, is approximately £25 million. Interested businesses must submit their proposals by 5th October 2032. This framework will be in place until 2033, offering a sustained opportunity for participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in social work, personal care, support, and housing services. The framework encourages the participation of new entrants, providing an ongoing opportunity for businesses to join. Suitable candidates include providers who are experienced, qualified, and hold relevant registrations such as those under the Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013. Participants must demonstrate strong financial standing, meet specific insurance requirements, and maintain adequate Care Inspectorate grades. By participating in this framework, businesses can expand their service offerings, boost their client base, and enhance their presence in the social services sector, particularly in the West Dunbartonshire area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults - NEW ENTRANTS

Notice Description

This Contract Notice confirms that the Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). This Flexible Framework Agreement was established for the provision of Care at Home Services which will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within West Dunbartonshire and who are clients of the Council acting on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3, Additional Information. The value provided in II.1.5 is an ESTIMATE only for the total period of the Flexible Framework of 5 years, with an option to extend a further 2 years which will be 5 April 2033.

Lot Information

Clydebank and surrounding areas

West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified, experienced and registered Providers onto an open and flexible Care at Home Framework for Adults. The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3. The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year.

Dumbarton, Vale of Leven and surrounding areas

West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified, experienced and registered Providers onto an open and flexible Care at Home Framework for Adults. The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3. The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5df
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056618-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33180000 - Functional support

70333000 - Housing services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20327 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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