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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.

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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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: 9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 1 Apr 20261 months ago
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546781
Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026) - 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.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553071
Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026) - 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.

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