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Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has completed the public procurement process for the "Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework". This procurement falls under the General public services category and was aimed at providing care services within East Ayrshire. The contracting authority utilised an open procedure for this service-oriented project, with an estimated total value of £36,500,000. The procurement process initiated with a tender stage on 17 September 2024, followed by award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 17 March 2025. This flexible framework agreement spans three years and includes two one-year extension options, allowing the framework to be opened for new service providers at any time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the care services sector, particularly those specialising in supported living and personal care for adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health. The flexible nature of the framework allows for new market entrants, making it attractive for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Businesses that are capable of providing high-quality, personalised care and meeting the required service outcomes as stipulated in the ITT documents are well-suited to compete in this tender. Furthermore, the potential for community benefits and the inclusion of electronic bidding make this an accessible and beneficial opportunity for companies aiming to grow in the care industry.

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Notice Title

Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Notice Description

Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775376
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526993
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING

ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY

HANSEL ALLIANCE

KEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

PARTNERS FOR INCLUSION

QUARRIERS

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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