This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Planning

17 Apr 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Renfrewshire Council involves establishing a Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services. The contracting process, managed under the guidance of the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP), aims to provide tailored care allowing older individuals to remain in their homes. This framework anticipates a contract value of £160 million, using the open procedure method, and focuses on services within the Renfrewshire region. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the framework set to commence on 1 May 2025 and an anticipated expiration on 30 April 2029, subject to possible extensions up to 2032. The tender process closed on 3 February 2025.

The establishment of this framework offers significant growth opportunities for providers in the care industry, particularly those specialising in services for older adults. With its open nature, the framework welcomes multiple-provider participation, allowing new market entrants to join. Businesses with experience in home care, housing support, and a strong track record in quality care delivery, especially providers registered with the Care Inspectorate, are well-suited to benefit from this framework. The initiative aligns providers with flexible terms, a guaranteed hourly rate, and the potential to expand through additional service contracts based on demand, fostering business expansion in the care services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council currently has existing provision for Care at Home Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) which will expire in May/June 2025. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to establish a multi-providers Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services. The Flexible Framework will be used by RHSCP and where necessary the Council to purchase services which will support predominantly older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible with the care and support they need being tailored to them and provided in a flexible manner. The Flexible Framework will include both Options 2 and 3 of Self-Directed Support. It is anticipated that as far as possible, and where appropriate, all relevant existing care and support arrangements will transfer over to the Flexible Framework. It is anticipated that the Flexible Framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 3 occasions, subject to satisfactory operation and performance. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence on the 01 May 2025. This will allow RHSCP to arrange transfer of current care packages to the Flexible Framework where appropriate to do so, and to arrange new care packages under the Flexible Framework. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to expire on the 30 April 2029; should all extension options be taken, the end date will be the 30 April 2032. In the event that the Flexible Framework does not start on 01 May 2025, the Flexible Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance. The length of any Individual Service Contract (ISC) made under this Flexible Framework will be stated in the relevant ISC. Please note an ISC may expire after the Flexible Framework End Date. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any ISC awarded under the Flexible Framework; there is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework. A flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework. PLEASE NOTE - The Supplier Development Programme will deliver a Talking Tenders webinar to support tenderers to use Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland - Tenders Portal. The webinar will take place on 08 January 2025 details here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/renfrewshire-council-care-at-home-framework-1527/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)Threshold as an Open procedure relating to Services under Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Council is seeking to establish a multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework). The scope of the Flexible Framework falls within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category and is subject to the procurement regimes set out in section 7, Social and Other Specific Services, both of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015. As such, a flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework. The Council will call off from the Flexible Framework and invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Flexible Framework from suitably qualified Providers. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any ISC awarded under the Flexible Framework. There is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework.. The Hourly Rate the Council shall pay under the Flexible Framework for the provision of Services is 23.00GBP. Tenderers must confirm acceptance of this rate as per the Commercial Envelope on the PCS-T system. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this Contract Notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729274
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535163
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

All Care Services Ltd

Call-In Homecare

Care1 Professional Services LTD

Caring Hearts Limited

HRM Homecare Services Ltd

Independent Lifestyle limited trading as Compcare

Integrity Social Care Solutions

Invercare Services Ltd

M-Verth Ltd

Oncall Care Service Ltd

SCRT Limited

Scotia Homecare Solutions Limited

Wheatley Care

WilKerr Care Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476417&idx=1
    17th April 2023 - Market research questionnaire - Care at Home Services
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476417
    Preliminary market testing for Care at Home Services - Renfrewshire Council has an existing framework for the provision of Care at Home Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Renfrewshire Council is reviewing the future approach to commissioning and procurement of this Service beyond February 2024. In the first instance, interested parties are invited to complete a short questionnaire, attached to this notice. The deadline for completion and submission of this questionnaire is 12:00 on 09 May 2023. This initial engagement will be used to inform the approach to take for future Care at Home Services and may be followed by further market engagement activities in accordance with Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts ( Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended. Full details of the requirements and proposed contract will be published by Renfrewshire Council in the contract notice and procurement documents. The decision to use any feedback or comments received from this questionnaire or any further engagement rests with Renfrewshire Council. Renfrewshire Council is under no obligation to accept them, and any decisions taken following this engagement are made by Renfrewshire Council in accordance with the applicable law. Please note - Renfrewshire Council will not be liable for any costs/charges associated with completion of this questionnaire. The Supplier Development Programme will deliver Talking Tenders webinars to support tenderers to use Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland - Tenders Portal. The webinars will take place in May 2023 - dates to be advised.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520480
    Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services - Renfrewshire Council currently has existing provision for Care at Home Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) which will expire in May/June 2025. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to establish a multi-providers Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services. The Flexible Framework will be used by RHSCP and where necessary the Council to purchase services which will support predominantly older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible with the care and support they need being tailored to them and provided in a flexible manner. The Flexible Framework will include both Options 2 and 3 of Self-Directed Support. It is anticipated that as far as possible, and where appropriate, all relevant existing care and support arrangements will transfer over to the Flexible Framework. It is anticipated that the Flexible Framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 3 occasions, subject to satisfactory operation and performance. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence on the 01 May 2025. This will allow RHSCP to arrange transfer of current care packages to the Flexible Framework where appropriate to do so, and to arrange new care packages under the Flexible Framework. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to expire on the 30 April 2029; should all extension options be taken, the end date will be the 30 April 2032. In the event that the Flexible Framework does not start on 01 May 2025, the Flexible Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance. The length of any Individual Service Contract (ISC) made under this Flexible Framework will be stated in the relevant ISC. Please note an ISC may expire after the Flexible Framework End Date. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any ISC awarded under the Flexible Framework; there is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework. A flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework. PLEASE NOTE - The Supplier Development Programme will deliver a Talking Tenders webinar to support tenderers to use Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland - Tenders Portal. The webinar will take place on 08 January 2025 details here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/renfrewshire-council-care-at-home-framework-1527/
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535163
    Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services - Renfrewshire Council currently has existing provision for Care at Home Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) which will expire in May/June 2025. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to establish a multi-providers Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services. The Flexible Framework will be used by RHSCP and where necessary the Council to purchase services which will support predominantly older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible with the care and support they need being tailored to them and provided in a flexible manner. The Flexible Framework will include both Options 2 and 3 of Self-Directed Support. It is anticipated that as far as possible, and where appropriate, all relevant existing care and support arrangements will transfer over to the Flexible Framework. It is anticipated that the Flexible Framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 3 occasions, subject to satisfactory operation and performance. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence on the 01 May 2025. This will allow RHSCP to arrange transfer of current care packages to the Flexible Framework where appropriate to do so, and to arrange new care packages under the Flexible Framework. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to expire on the 30 April 2029; should all extension options be taken, the end date will be the 30 April 2032. In the event that the Flexible Framework does not start on 01 May 2025, the Flexible Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance. The length of any Individual Service Contract (ISC) made under this Flexible Framework will be stated in the relevant ISC. Please note an ISC may expire after the Flexible Framework End Date. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any ISC awarded under the Flexible Framework; there is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework. A flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework. PLEASE NOTE - The Supplier Development Programme will deliver a Talking Tenders webinar to support tenderers to use Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland - Tenders Portal. The webinar will take place on 08 January 2025 details here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/renfrewshire-council-care-at-home-framework-1527/

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