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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the central purchasing body Scotland Excel, is titled "Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement". This project falls under the industry category of General Public Services and specifically involves the provision of social services (CPV codes 85300000 and 85310000) across various council locations in Scotland (region code UKM). The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage as of 30th September 2024, with Scotland Excel serving as the buying organisation. Key suppliers include Healthrites Care Solutions Limited, Ayr Care Ltd, and various other SMEs providing care services. This framework agreement supports care and support services designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals, allowing them to live independently and safely within their homes for as long as possible. While the framework remains open for new providers, no guarantees are offered regarding business volume or continuity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in healthcare and social services, particularly those skilled in providing personalized care and support that fosters independent living. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from diverse locations, such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen, have already secured positions within the framework, indicating a favourable environment for similar-sized companies that specialize in home care, mental health support, and related services. Participation in this framework allows businesses not only to extend their market reach but also to contribute meaningfully to community wellbeing by delivering essential services that align with public health goals. Companies well-versed in care delivery, adaptable to dynamic requirements, and capable of innovative care solutions are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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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-r6ebe6-0000781156
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
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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
52
Supplier Names

Healthrites Care Solutions Limited

Ayr Care Ltd

Careforth Ltd

Carenorth Ltd

Glasgow Homecare Ltd

Hillview Healthcare Limited

Trust Housing Association Limited

Invercare Services Ltd

JPM Community Care Services Limited

Oncall Care Service Ltd

Scottish Association for Mental Health

The Michael Tracey Project

Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited

Scottish Autism

Caring Grace Ltd

Kingdom Support and Care CIC

Sense Scotland

Thera (Scotland)

Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd

TAGSA UIBHIST (UIST SUPPORT)

Support in Mind Scotland

Crossroads (Annandale & Eskdale) Care Attendant Scheme

Specialist Resource Solutions Ltd

Purple Social Care Ltd

Cornerstone

Support for Ordinary Living

KINCARE HEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD

Angela Magee

Delight Supported Living Ltd

‘Aberdeen Association of Social Service

Penumbra

HRM Homecare Services Ltd

Orems Care Services Limited

J. & K. Lambert Ltd.

GMD Community Services

Neighbourhood Networks

Unfading Care LTD

The Beeches Home Care Agency Limited

EIDYN CARE (FIFE) LTD

Potters Health Care Ltd

Carescot Limited

Edinburgh Support Services & Healthcare Training Ltd

Thistle Care solutions

Care Solutions Homecare Limited

Caring Hearts Limited

Wilta Health Solutions Ltd

Caledonian Care Consultants Ltd

Hamill Homecare Limited

Adigo Limited

Capability Scotland

All Care Services Ltd

HK-Care Consulting Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520802
    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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