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Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)

East Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

08 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

East Ayrshire Council is inviting new applicants for their Care at Home & Housing Support Service, under a flexible framework agreement specifically for Lot 2—Ad Hoc Call of Services. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing on the general public services sector, with the delivery location specified as East Ayrshire, UKM93. The tender, initiated on 8 January 2026, follows an open procedure and is currently active. Interested parties must express interest by 12 noon on 6 February, with the submission deadline set for 12 noon on 9 February 2026. The framework agreement commenced in April 2024 and will continue until 31 March 2029, allowing annual entry for new service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to service providers specializing in care at home and housing support services. Particularly, smaller businesses capable of delivering ad hoc services or interested in expanding into geographical block areas as defined under Lot 1 might find this framework advantageous. The flexible nature of the framework allows annual participation, ideally positioning agile and responsive service providers to benefit from the evolving requirements of East Ayrshire Council. With community benefits included in the requirement, it offers an additional incentive for those businesses aiming to make a positive societal impact alongside their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Care at Home and Housing Support Services (Lot 2 only) - New Applicants January 2026. NOTE: Service Providers currently included in Lots 1 and 2 of the Framework do not need to re-apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2024 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise for Lot 2 (Ad Hoc Call of Services) ONLY. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2024, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2029 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Care at home and housing support encompasses personal and community support including practical and personal care and support which enables individuals to do things for themselves, rather than doing things to or doing things for individuals. Lot 2 of the Framework will be for ad hoc call off services as and when required which will be smaller total volume care packages which are out with the block contracts of Lot 1. However Service Providers within Lot 2 will have the opportunity to apply for a geographical block area in Lot 1 should a new Service Provider be required for a specific block area; in these circumstances a mini tender would be carried between all the existing Service Providers within Lot 2. It should be noted that the Council does not guarantee any level of service within Lot 2 or that there will be an opportunity to be included in Lot 1. The Framework will be flexible to allow new entrants to join Lot 2 annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553071
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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