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Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel has procured a Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement aimed at providing comprehensive care and support services to enhance the quality of life for individuals across various regions in Scotland. The purchasing body, Scotland Excel, based in Paisley, oversees an open procurement process compliant with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, specifically targeting services under CPV codes 85300000 and 85310000. This multi-part contract, valued at £1.5 billion, initiated on 30th September 2024, includes services such as Care at Home and Supported Living across Scotland's local councils. The agreement permits ongoing admission of new providers, ensuring a dynamic and scalable service provision landscape.

This contract represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in social services, with opportunities to cater to multiple Scottish regions. Providers, including the awarded suppliers like Home Is Best Ltd, Hierarchy Business Solutions Limited, and others, can significantly benefit from guaranteed participation and support in delivering essential care services. The flexible and inclusive nature of the Framework Agreement encourages diverse business engagement, fostering a competitive edge for businesses capable of meeting the stringent service quality and compliance standards necessary for supporting independent living and personal well-being in local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice relates to the establishment of a new 'National Flexible Framework Agreement' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement ') for the provision of Care and Support services as defined in the Procurement Documents: Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable. The Flexible Framework Agreement allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as Providers, after it has been established. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As further detailed in the procurement documents of the Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Care and Support Services for Adults across Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000739647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520800
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
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


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
100
Supplier Names

Home Is Best Ltd

Hierarchy Business Solutions Limited

Greymate Care Ltd

Cosgrove Care

with YOU

Deafblind Scotland

Hilton Nursing & Homecare Agency Ltd

Voyage 1 Limited

Action in Mind

Glasgow Association for Mental Health

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Ark Housing Association

Craegmoor Supporting You Limited

Rainbow Services (UK) Ltd

Balmoral Homecare Ltd

Elite Care at Home Ltd

RAMH

Victorious17 Ltd

Inverclyde Association for Mental Health

Tanshe Limited

Scotia Care Ltd

Scotia Homecare Solutions Limited

Call-In Homecare Ltd

Ailsa Care Services Ltd.

Key Housing Association

Care Staff LTD

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited

stranraer skills station ltd

Esteem Care Dumfries and Galloway Limited

Direct care service limited

DB Effusive Care LTD

C-Change Scotland

Loretto Care

M & G HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD

Shona Care Ltd

Crossroads Care and Support

Constance Care Limited

Mochridhe Limited

The Redwoods Caring Foundation

Partners for Inclusion

SCRT Limited

North East Community Care Limited

Swanton Care & Community (Southfield House Care Services) Limited

Carr Gomm

The Good Care Group Scotland Ltd

1st Class Care Solutions Limited

Baillieston Community Care

T & I Professional Services limited

Pulse Healthcare Limited

FLOURISH HOME SUPPORT SERVICES LTD

McSence Communication Ltd.

Busy Bees Care Limited

Beyond Limits (Plymouth) Ltd

St Joseph's Services

PLUS (Forth Valley) Ltd

Extended Personal Care Ltd

Deaf Action

ION Care and Support Services Ltd

ELCAP

The Salvation Army

WilKerr Care Services Ltd

Allied Health-Services Limited

Cera Care Operations Scotland Ltd

Baal-perazim Care Services Ltd

British Red Cross

Stewartry Care Ltd

McFarlane Trust Ltd.

IKL Care

ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

Nacor Healthcare Services Ltd

Alltogether Care Services Ltd

Quarriers

Careline Home Support

Quality Care (SC) Ltd

CLUARAN HCS LIMITED

Aspire Housing & Personal Development Services Ltd

Crossroads Caring Scotland

Absolute Recruitment (UK) Ltd

The Action Group

Hillcrest Futures Limited

Caledonia Social Care Limited

Community Integrated Care

Clover Care Scotland Ltd

Independent Lifestyle limited

Peoples Care Solutions Ltd

Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

Divine Health & Social Care Limited

365 Care Limited

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Step Up (Housing, Employability & Community Support Services) Ltd.

Cogent Healthcare Ltd

Independent Clinical Services Limited

Safe Hands Support Scotland Ltd

Real Life Options

Montana Home Care Ltd.

1st Homecare

MackCare Ltd

ALMOND BLOSSOM CARE LIMITED

Flexible Healthcare One Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497779
    Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement - This procurement exercise is to establish a Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement services which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework''). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520800
    Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement - This Contract Award Notice relates to the establishment of a new 'National Flexible Framework Agreement' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement ') for the provision of Care and Support services as defined in the Procurement Documents: Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable. The Flexible Framework Agreement allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as Providers, after it has been established. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

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