Tender

HH108-24-HB Adult Social Care Commissioning Flexible Framework

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking to commission adult social care services as part of the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP). The procurement process, titled "HH108-24-HB Adult Social Care Commissioning Flexible Framework," focuses on various services, including Care at Home, Residential and Nursing Care Home Placements, Registered Day Care, and Supported Living, Housing Support, and Home Based Respite services. The procurement process falls under the health industry category and is located in the Highland Council area (UKM6). This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with the procurement method described as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Interested service providers must submit their electronic Single Procurement Document (SPD) by the deadline of 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of adult social care services. With a total estimated value of £112 million, there is substantial potential for business growth and expansion. Both existing service providers and new entrants are encouraged to participate. Companies that specialise in various facets of social care, including home care, residential and nursing care, day care services, and housing support, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, businesses that are responsive to continuous review and committed to providing community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and training initiatives, will particularly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

HH108-24-HB Adult Social Care Commissioning Flexible Framework

Notice Description

NHS Highland, as the Lead Agency for Integrated Health and Social Care for Adults under the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP), is required to commission Adult Social Care Services across the Highland Council area. Expressions of interest are invited for the ongoing provision of Care at Home, Residential and Nursing Care Home Placements, Registered Day Care and Supported Living, Housing Support and Home Based Respite services. This notice is open to all existing and potential new service providers.

Lot Information

Care at Home

NHS Highland, as the Lead Agency for Integrated Health and Social Care for Adults under the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP), is required to commission Adult Social Care Services across the Highland Council area. Expressions of interest are invited for the ongoing provision of Care at Home services.

Residential and Nursing Care Home Placements

NHS Highland, as the Lead Agency for Integrated Health and Social Care for Adults under the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP), is required to commission Adult Social Care Services across the Highland Council area. Expressions of interest are invited for the ongoing provision of Residential and Nursing Care Home Placements.

Registered Day Care

NHS Highland, as the Lead Agency for Integrated Health and Social Care for Adults under the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP), is required to commission Adult Social Care Services across the Highland Council area. Expressions of interest are invited for the ongoing provision of Registered Day Care services.

Supported Living, Housing Support and Home Based Respite

NHS Highland, as the Lead Agency for Integrated Health and Social Care for Adults under the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership (HHSCP), is required to commission Adult Social Care Services across the Highland Council area. Expressions of interest are invited for the ongoing provision of Supported Living, Housing Support and Home Based Respite services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520909
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.care-contracts@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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