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HH362-25-TW38 Adult Social Care Unregistered Services: Third Sector & Carers Service Contracts

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves NHS Highland as the buying organisation, seeking to contract third sector and carers service providers for adult social care unregistered services. The tender, titled "HH362-25-TW38 Adult Social Care Unregistered Services: Third Sector & Carers Service Contracts," falls under the health industry category. Located in the UK sparsity area UKM6, NHS Highland has completed the award stage as of 23 March 2026, with contracts signed on 27 February 2026. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, tailored by specific rules for care and support services under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing for a direct award without prior publication, ensuring service continuity and aligning with a national approach.

This tender creates opportunities for substantial business growth, particularly for those in the health and social care sectors. It is well-suited for large organisations and SMEs involved in adult social care, advocacy, mental health support, and sensory care, among other specialised fields. With a value of over 18 million GBP for third sector service contracts and over 4.6 million GBP for carers service contracts, the procurement is a significant opportunity for service providers to expand their reach and contribute to essential community health services in the Highland region. Businesses with strong capabilities in service provision and innovation in care solutions are encouraged to engage with this strategic initiative.

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Notice Title

HH362-25-TW38 Adult Social Care Unregistered Services: Third Sector & Carers Service Contracts

Notice Description

Adult Social Care Unregistered Services: Third Sector Grant Service Contracts and Carers Funding.

Lot Information

Carers Service Contracts

Adult Social Care Unregistered Services, specifically; Carers Service Contracts.

Third Sector Service Contracts

Adult Social Care Unregistered Services, specifically; Third Sector Service Contracts.

Procurement Information

Specific rules for care and support contracts under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015: For contracts or framework agreements with a value equal to or greater than 663,540 GBP, all of the 'light-touch' provisions (described in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015) apply. Specifically, the following applies. Public bodies must: - publish a contract notice or prior information notice (PIN) as a call for competition (unless it is a direct award without competition) on PCS for onward submission to FTS (or TED where applicable) - publish a contract award notice - continue to follow a process that ensures the observance of the principles of procurement The option to direct award without competition, with the publication of a VEAT notice, has been taken in accordance with the above for the following technical reasons: - Service user choice - Service continuity - Spot purchase - National approach alignment - Local frameworks already in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815718
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
ÂŁ22,935,039 ÂŁ10M-ÂŁ100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
33
Supplier Names

ADVOCACY HIGHLAND

ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND

CABERFEIDH HORIZONS

CAITHNESS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

CANTRAYBRIDGE

CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH

CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND

COMMUNITY CARE ASSYNT

CONNECTING CARERS

CREICH CROICK & KINCARDINE DAY CARE ASSOCIATION

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES

DUNBEATH & DISTRICT CENTRE

ENGAGING WITH ACTIVITY

GLACHBEG CROFT CENTRE

HEARING & SIGHT CARE

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

HIGHLAND BLINDCRAFT

ILM (HIGHLAND

KINLOCHBERVIE COMMUNITY CARE GROUP (CEILIDH HOUSE

LOCHABER SENSORY CARE

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

MOBILISE

NAIRN HYDROTHERAPY TRUST

NORTH COAST CONNECTION

PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY

PUFFIN HYDROTHERAPY POOL

RAG TAG AND TEXTILE

RNIB SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH HUNTINGTON'S ASSOCATION

SKYE AND LOCHALSH MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

SPIRIT ADVOCACY

VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER

WATERMILL ENTERPRISES

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