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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within health services, and is situated in the Edinburgh region. The process utilised a selective approach through a restricted procedure. The contract, signed on 15 July 2025, involves a framework agreement with an estimated maximum value of £550 million over a 10-year term. The flexible purchasing system aims to enhance the availability of home-based care and associated services, focusing on sustainability, high standards of care, and meeting the evolving needs of Edinburgh residents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the homecare services industry, particularly those involved with self-directed support and community care services. The procurement process aims to establish a network of local service providers, creating a Locality Partnership model to foster collaboration and growth. Businesses skilled in delivering quality care with the ability to adapt to tailored needs and capacity demands will find opportunities for growth and partnership under this framework. The focus on quality, sustainability, and community support opens doors for SMEs and other organisations committed to high standards of service delivery in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS

Notice Description

Please note that this procurement process is a refresh on previous Notices published in 2022. The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for Home Based Care and other associated services. This will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to work in partnership with providers to increase capacity for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The EHSCP wishes to build community networks of support which will meet the changing requirements of Edinburgh Citizens. They require Home Based Care and associated services which are tailored to meet Edinburgh Citizen's needs and can adapt by flexing capacity, whilst having a focus on sustainability, high standards of care, value for money and continuous improvement. The Flexible Purchasing system will be split into Categories and Sub-Categories (Lots), which are still in development, to cover the range of potential contracts which could be issued through the flexible purchasing system throughout the 10-year term. These may include: Category 1 - Home Based Care Re-design, Category 2 Individual Service Funds, Category 3 Specialised Services, Category 4 Associated Support Services. Due to the term of the opportunity, additional categories / sub-categories may be added in future, to reflect the Council's requirements. Applying to this system will provide the Council with a list of providers who have proven to have the required skill, knowledge, registrations etc to deliver the service, who could then be offered a contract as part of a Locality Partnership model with providers working together in the best interests of the individuals needing care. The aim of the Home-Based Care Re-design is to build upon networks and foster a culture of collaboration within a Locality model for adults and older people. This will enable data sharing between partners to understand our collective capacity, which will help us to enable growth with key partners and ensure efficient coverage across the city, allowing us to provide good quality of care which meets the needs of the individual within the City of Edinburgh. This lot within the framework has been estimated to have an annual value of up to 55 million GBP, with a total maximum estimated value of 550 million GBP over the full term of the Framework Agreement (subject to Scottish Government funding increases, demand for the service and the absorption of other care requirements). Notes that the Framework Agreement is flexible and can sustain increase in requirements which may relate to the umbrella service of Home-based Care, such as overnight care provision, technology enabled care and re-open to new providers throughout the life of the agreement.

Lot Information

One Edinburgh - Home Based Care

Providers are required to provide: - Care at Home - Housing Support Service - Or Dual registration under "Support Services - care at home and housing support service combined (or equivalent). This consisted of 7 lots and sublots which link to postcodes throughout Edinburgh to ensure citywide provision. The lotting structure was devised to add resilience to the provision, for example should any provider fail to deliver then another provider within that Lot will be able to step forward as an option for growth.. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Flexible Purchasing System and how to apply.

Individual Service Funds

This category is still under development however will be for Individual Service Funds (ISF) for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.. Additional Information will be uploaded at a later date

Specialised Services

This category is still under development however will capture specialised services required under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.. Additional information will be uploaded at a later date.

Associated Support Services

This will encompass a range of support services under Health and Social Care requirements. Future opportunities may include but are not limited to: - Visiting Housing Support - Advice and Information - Support and Advocacy Support will be appropriate for the general population of the City of Edinburgh Council.. Additional information will be provided at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731442
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

'Call In' Homecare Ltd.

1st Focus Homecare ltd

ALMOND BLOSSOM CARE LIMITED

All Care Services Ltd

Amaris Care

Baal-perazim Care Services Ltd

Blackwood Care

Blessing Grace Limited t/a CURA

Bliss Care Soultions

Caley Home Care Ltd

DB Effusive Care LTD

EIDYN CARE (FIFE) LTD

Eben Care and Support

Family Circle Care Ltd

JB Homecare & Staff Agency

LOTHIAN TRADING SERVICES

M & G HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD

McSence Communication Ltd.

Monteith Personal Care Management Ltd

Primecare Health Ltd

Professional Carers

Purple Social Care Ltd

Social Care Alba Ltd

Tanshe Limited

The Richmond Fellowship (Scotland) Ltd

Time For You Care

seasoned hands care

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477968
    V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS - Please note that this procurement process is a refresh on previous Notices published in 2022. The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for Home Based Care and other associated services. This will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to work in partnership with providers to increase capacity for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The EHSCP wishes to build community networks of support which will meet the changing requirements of Edinburgh Citizens. They require Home Based Care and associated services which are tailored to meet Edinburgh Citizen's needs and can adapt by flexing capacity, whilst having a focus on sustainability, high standards of care, value for money and continuous improvement. The Flexible Purchasing system will be split into Categories and Sub-Categories (Lots), which are still in development, to cover the range of potential contracts which could be issued through the flexible purchasing system throughout the 10-year term. These may include: Category 1 - Home Based Care Re-design, Category 2 Individual Service Funds, Category 3 Specialised Services, Category 4 Associated Support Services. Due to the term of the opportunity, additional categories / sub-categories may be added in future, to reflect the Council's requirements. Applying to this system will provide the Council with a list of providers who have proven to have the required skill, knowledge, registrations etc to deliver the service, who could then be offered a contract as part of a Locality Partnership model with providers working together in the best interests of the individuals needing care. The aim of the Home-Based Care Re-design is to build upon networks and foster a culture of collaboration within a Locality model for adults and older people. This will enable data sharing between partners to understand our collective capacity, which will help us to enable growth with key partners and ensure efficient coverage across the city, allowing us to provide good quality of care which meets the needs of the individual within the City of Edinburgh. We want partners who will enable our vision to move from traditional "time and task" and work on the basis of what would improve the individuals' life.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535067
    V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS - Please note that this procurement process is a refresh on previous Notices published in 2022. The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for Home Based Care and other associated services. This will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to work in partnership with providers to increase capacity for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The EHSCP wishes to build community networks of support which will meet the changing requirements of Edinburgh Citizens. They require Home Based Care and associated services which are tailored to meet Edinburgh Citizen's needs and can adapt by flexing capacity, whilst having a focus on sustainability, high standards of care, value for money and continuous improvement. The Flexible Purchasing system will be split into Categories and Sub-Categories (Lots), which are still in development, to cover the range of potential contracts which could be issued through the flexible purchasing system throughout the 10-year term. These may include: Category 1 - Home Based Care Re-design, Category 2 Individual Service Funds, Category 3 Specialised Services, Category 4 Associated Support Services. Due to the term of the opportunity, additional categories / sub-categories may be added in future, to reflect the Council's requirements. Applying to this system will provide the Council with a list of providers who have proven to have the required skill, knowledge, registrations etc to deliver the service, who could then be offered a contract as part of a Locality Partnership model with providers working together in the best interests of the individuals needing care. The aim of the Home-Based Care Re-design is to build upon networks and foster a culture of collaboration within a Locality model for adults and older people. This will enable data sharing between partners to understand our collective capacity, which will help us to enable growth with key partners and ensure efficient coverage across the city, allowing us to provide good quality of care which meets the needs of the individual within the City of Edinburgh. This lot within the framework has been estimated to have an annual value of up to 55 million GBP, with a total maximum estimated value of 550 million GBP over the full term of the Framework Agreement (subject to Scottish Government funding increases, demand for the service and the absorption of other care requirements). Notes that the Framework Agreement is flexible and can sustain increase in requirements which may relate to the umbrella service of Home-based Care, such as overnight care provision, technology enabled care and re-open to new providers throughout the life of the agreement.

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