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Foundations for Change Framework - Supporting Adults Aged 18-65 Years with Additional Support Needs

West Dunbartonshire Council

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council, on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is procuring community-based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 with additional support needs. The services cover learning disability, autism, complex needs including challenging behaviour and health-related needs, physical disability, cognitive impairment including acquired brain injury, sensory impairment, and mental health conditions including severe and enduring illness. Support will be delivered in West Dunbartonshire through Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3, using an outcomes-focused, person-centred approach. Activities may include personal care, daily living support, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, preventing hospital admission and achieving goals identified through My Life Assessment. The procurement is for social work and related services and is divided into eight service-category lots, including an all-categories lot.

The process has reached tender: the Council invited electronic offers through an open procedure for an open flexible framework. Bids were due by 18 September 2026 at 12:00, with the award period scheduled to start on 21 September 2026 at 12:30. The framework has an initial contract period of 60 months, with an option to extend by up to 24 months. Its maximum estimated value is £23,690,000 including VAT; this is not guaranteed expenditure. Suppliers may apply for one or more of eight lots, with bids assessed on quality at 80% and price at 20%. Variants are not allowed, bids must be submitted in English, and the bid validity period is 180 days. The framework is intended to accommodate up to 999 participants.

This opportunity suits Care at Home providers with experience supporting adults aged 18 to 65 in one or more of the specified needs areas. Suppliers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Care at Home Service, or be able to obtain registration before delivering services, and must maintain it throughout the framework. A minimum inspection score of 3, rated Adequate, is required across inspected key questions. Providers need suitable staffing capacity, qualified and trained employees, robust recruitment, supervision, safeguarding and adult-protection arrangements, and effective quality-assurance and outcome-monitoring systems. Scottish Social Services Council registration is required for employees where applicable. Bidders must demonstrate adequate financial standing and relevant technical and professional experience. Successful providers must also support proportionate community benefits such as training, work placements, employability opportunities, volunteering or local social-value initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foundations for Change Framework - Supporting Adults Aged 18-65 Years with Additional Support Needs

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership seeks to establish an Open Flexible Framework for the provision of community support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years who require additional support due to learning disability, autism, complex needs, physical disability, cognitive impairment including acquired brain injury, sensory impairment and mental health challenges. Services will be delivered through Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3 and will adopt an outcomes focused, person centred approach designed to maximise independence, improve quality of life and support individuals to live the lives they choose within their communities. The Framework will remain open during its lifetime and providers may apply for one or more Lots

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Learning Disability

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with a learning disability requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with a learning disability. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Lot 2 - Autism

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with autism requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteri Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with autism. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Lot 3 - Complex Needs

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with complex needs including behaviours that challenge and health related support needs under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process and supporting individuals with complex health and behavioural support requirements. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with complex needs including behaviours that challenge and health related support needs. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Lot 4 - Physical Disability

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with physical disabilities requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with physical disabilities. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Lot 5 - Cognitive Impairment (Including Acquired Brain Injury)

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with cognitive impairment, including acquired brain injury, requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with cognitive impairment, including acquired brain injury. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months

Lot 6 - Sensory Impairment

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with sensory impairment requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with sensory impairment. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Lot 7 - Mental Health (Including Severe and Enduring Conditions)

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with mental health support needs, including severe and enduring mental health conditions, under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, preventing hospital admission and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with mental health support needs, including severe and enduring mental health conditions. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Lot 8 - All Lots 1 to 7

Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3 across all service categories within the Foundations for Change Flexible Framework. This Lot covers Learning Disability, Autism, Complex Needs including behaviours that challenge and health related support needs, Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment including Acquired Brain Injury, Sensory Impairment and Mental Health including severe and enduring mental health conditions. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, preventing hospital admission and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years across all service categories within the Foundations for Change Flexible Framework. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d06f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068976-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,690,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£46,750,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20262 days 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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