Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services - Entry Point 5

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has announced an update to its tender for the "Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services - Entry Point 5." This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, seeks to expand an existing framework by inviting new contractors to join and provide essential social care services. The procurement relates to services within the industry category and is conducted under the open procedure as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The submission deadline has been extended to 26 May 2026, due to a bank holiday, and interested parties must complete their tender applications electronically via the PCS-Tender platform. The services will be delivered in North Lanarkshire, UK, with a specific classification under the CPV code 85310000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social care services, to secure a position within the North Lanarkshire Council's framework. The opportunity is well-suited to organisations registered with the Care Inspectorate and capable of meeting the service requirements outlined by the Council. The procurement process encourages businesses to propose innovative solutions to provide value and choice to service users while adhering to regulatory standards. Additionally, businesses stand a chance to contribute to community benefits, like local job creation and training initiatives, as part of the tender evaluation process. Firms that can demonstrate commitment to these community initiatives could particularly excel in this procurement exercise.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services - Entry Point 5

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. . This notice is for the fifth entry point, to supplement existing list of Contractors. This entry point is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-Tender system. . Contractors wishing to apply to join the Framework must be registered with Care Inspectorate at point of tender submission. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830464
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555619
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE 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
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555001
    Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services - Entry Point 5 - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. . This notice is for the fifth entry point, to supplement existing list of Contractors. This entry point is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.

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