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24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is actively seeking service providers to enter a Procured Services Arrangement for Phase 7 of the Care at Home and Housing Services. This initiative, scheduled to commence on 1st July 2024, encompasses services for supported persons within South Lanarkshire, facilitated by the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. With a budget of £714.3 million, the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure under the Light Touch Rules of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The tendering period culminates on 24th March 2027, with awards slated to begin from 20th September 2027. Prospective bidders can submit applications electronically, highlighting Hamilton within the UKM95 region as the primary service location.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and community health services, particularly those adept in delivering personalised care at home. The procurement structure under the PSA allows for flexibility in provider inclusion throughout its 15-year duration, enabling ongoing participation and expansion within the tender framework. Ideal candidates for bidding are organisations with relevant experience in care provision, a strong financial standing, and appropriate registrations with entities like the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council. This opportunity can facilitate business growth by enabling contracts that contribute to community wellbeing and address varied care needs, including support for frailty, dementia, and end-of-life care, thereby ensuring a comprehensive impact in the South Lanarkshire area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC - Care at Home and Housing Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 7

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). The Services are predominantly personal care services that are provided with, and for, a Supported Person in their own home. In some less common situations, non-personal care and housing support services may also be required where there are specifically assessed needs. The Services are provided for Supported Persons who are assessed by the Council as needing support to maintain or regain their independence, safety, health and wellbeing. This may include Supported Persons who are returning home from hospital. It may also include Supported Persons who would require to be admitted to hospital or long-term care if support were not to be provided in the person's home. The Council is responsible for providing and commissioning Services in South Lanarkshire. While the Services are predominantly provided to older people, the Services will also be commissioned for adults with needs arising from a learning disability, physical disability or other long-term health conditions, children and families and other vulnerable groups with care and support needs. Supported Persons receiving the Service may have a variety of care and support and health needs, including but not limited to: - Physical frailty - Sensory impairment - Dementia - Complex care needs - Vulnerability - End of Life and Palliative Care - Learning difficulties - Physical disabilities - Addiction issues - Mental health and cognitive impairment - Other long-term conditions The Services also provide essential support for unpaid carers, by providing support for the Supported Person. The Service Provider will work in partnership with all organisations involved in the health and care of Supported Persons with the focus of providing support to maintain or regain independence and promote human rights.. The Council will move to an annual phasing going forward from Phase 7

Renewal: On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552304
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£714,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£714,300,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The PSA will be published and evaluated in phases. On closing of Phase 7, the Council will publish Phase 8 with a closing date of 12 months from publication date. However, the Council may set an earlier closing date in the event that at least 10 applications are received during that publication period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552304
    SLC - Care at Home and Housing Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 7 - South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

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