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Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122)

Scotland Excel

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by Scotland Excel, establishes a Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Care Homes for Adults in Scotland, excluding older people. As a central purchasing entity, Scotland Excel facilitates agreements for its members, including 32 local authorities and other integration authorities. This initiative focuses on delivering residential services regulated by the Care Inspectorate, supporting adults with varied needs across categories such as mental health, physical impairment, and substance misuse. The procurement, initiated under the open procedure, aligns with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance and suitability for the interested parties. The agreement, recently completed, ensures continuity and scalability of services, and it was signed on 23rd September 2025, with contracts worth £390 million over its duration. It particularly addresses the needs of the UKM region, including crucial evaluation criteria centred on quality and commercial aspects.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in adult care services, particularly those specialising in residential care for specific adult groups, such as mental health support, learning disabilities, and respite services. With 28 bidders competing, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the framework encourages a diverse range of service providers to participate. The open procedure allows for continuous entry of new providers and potential service additions, enhancing business prospects by fostering collaborative engagements and expanding service portfolios. The stakeholders include notable suppliers like Active Adult Limited and Capability Scotland, showcasing a multi-faceted business landscape. Business users seeking to expand in Scotland's adult care sector can leverage these opportunities to enhance service delivery, ensuring compliance with care standards and operating within a financially stable framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122)

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the "Flexible Framework'') which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people's needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As further detailed in the procurement documentation the Flexible Framework is for the provision of Care Homes for Adults in Scotland coming within the general Care Inspectorate category of a care home service. The scope encompasses Care Homes for all adult care groups (excluding older people >64 years) which includes the following Care Inspectorate service types; - Care homes for people with mental health problems - Care homes for people with physical and sensory impairment - Care homes for people with learning disabilities - Care homes for people with drug and alcohol misuse problems (excluding residential rehabilitation services) - Short breaks and respite services Award criteria Criteria below: Quality criterion: Technical Weighting: 90 / Commercial Weighting: 10. Applicants should also refer to the Contract Notice Attachment document available on PCS-T: Project_ 26381 ITT_54229.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551536
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£390,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
23
Supplier Names

Aberdeen Association of Social Service (operating as VSA)

Active Adult Limited

Applecross Nursing home Ltd

Archway (Respite Care and Housing) Ltd

Aria Healthcare Group Limited

Blackwood Homes and Care

Camphill(Blair Drummond)Trust Limited

Capability Scotland

Community Integrated Care

Corbenic Camphill Community

Deanston House Limited

ENABLE Glasgow

Extended Personal Care Ltd

Parkcare Homes (No. 2) Limited

Penumbra

Sanctuary Care Limited

Scottish Action for Mental Health

Scottish Autism

Swanton Care & Community (Southfield House Care Services) Limited

The Mungo Foundation

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited

Thorntoun Limited

Voyage 1 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522867
    Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122) - This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the "Flexible Framework'') which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people's needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551536
    Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122) - This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the "Flexible Framework'') which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people's needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.

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