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Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

Scotland Excel

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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

03 Oct 2024 at 01:00

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

The recently established Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement by Scotland Excel provides significant opportunities within the public procurement sector. Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, manages this procurement, aimed at delivering Care at Home and Supported Living Services across various councils in Scotland. The procurement process follows the open procedure and is presently in the award stage, as confirmed in March 2026. This framework is open-ended, enabling new entrants to join throughout the open period, with the tender projected to remain active until March 2030. Contracts valued at £1.5 billion under CPV codes 85300000 and 85310000 highlight the extensive reach of this initiative, aiming to enhance public services under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Businesses operating in the healthcare and social services sectors can significantly benefit from this framework agreement due to its extensive reach and open enrollment model. SMEs providing care at home or supported living services have a chance to expand their operations by competing for a share of the substantial £1.5 billion budget allocated under this agreement. Companies like KATVIC LIMITED, Precious Care Services Ltd, and others are examples of suppliers already part of the awarded contracts, demonstrating the framework's adaptability to various providers within Scotland. This creates a robust environment for businesses keen on expanding their services to a wider client base, including local authorities and integration bodies working together under the framework's terms. With opportunities to vary or add service offerings, this procurement process could be pivotal for SMEs striving for growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

Notice Description

This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. 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.

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-r6ebe6-0000779218
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551535
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
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 20304 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
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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
30
Supplier Names

24hr Dynamic Care Ltd

Abbeyfield Stirling Society Ltd

Active Healthcare Services Limited

C &S RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Capernaum Healthcare Ltd

Care No1 Ltd T/A The No1 Care Agency

Care1 Professional Services LTD

Carluke Dignity Care Ltd

Carron Homecare Limited

Catch Scotland Ltd

Clinical 24 Staffing Limited

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

IMPERIAL CARE HCS LTD

KATVIC LIMITED

Lilies Care Ltd

Mears Supported Living Limited

Medd Care Services Ltd

Medway Care Services Limited

NURSE CALL LTD

Nursing 24/7 Ltd

O'PAUL HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED

PREMO GROUP LTD

Precious Care Services Ltd

Revival Care Solutions Ltd

SRS Care Solutions (Central) Ltd

Support and Social Care Network Ltd

T-BOT CARE DYNAMICS LIMITED

Tailor Maid Home Care Ltd.

The Mungo Foundation

safe at home care and support Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515409
    Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS - This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. 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=MAR551535
    Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS - This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. 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.

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