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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has completed the procurement process under the title "Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults". This procurement is categorised under "General public services" and is based in the regions of Clydebank, Dumbarton, and surrounding areas within the UKM81 postcode. The contracting process has reached the 'Award' stage as of April 6, 2026. The framework spans a projected five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, establishing a flexible framework agreement for the provision of care services for adults requiring support at home.

This tender presents growth opportunities for service providers in the healthcare and social care sectors, particularly those experienced in offering personal and housing support services. Ideal participants include both local and large care providers capable of delivering high-quality care around the clock. As new entrants may join the framework over time, smaller businesses and SMEs that are looking to expand into the West Dunbartonshire area or diversify their client base might find this particularly beneficial. The inclusion of multiple suppliers such as Alltogether Care Services Ltd and Balmoral Homecare Ltd suggests a competitive yet flexible marketplace where providers can continually apply to join the framework and potentially collaborate with public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of Care at Home Services for Adults. New Entrants can to be admitted after the Flexible Framework has been established. West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint Providers on to a Flexible Framework for the provision of Care at Home Services which will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within West Dunbartonshire and who are clients of the Council acting on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). The value provided in II.1.7 is an ESTIMATE only for the total period of the Flexible Framework of 5 years, with an option to extend a further 2 years. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Clydebank and surrounding areas

The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3. The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year.. .

Dumbarton, Vale of Leven and surrounding areas

The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3. The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year.. .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830777
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556619
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Alltogether Care Services Ltd

Balmoral Homecare Ltd

Call-In Homecare Ltd

Care1 Professional Services LTD

Careline Home Support

Caring Grace Ltd

CRC Care Ltd

Joan's Carers Ltd

Roberts Care and Training Ltd

Safehands Live In Care

British Red Cross

Care No1 Ltd

Thistle Nursing Services

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

C & S Recruitment Limited

Nursing 24/7 Ltd

Shona Care Ltd

Cera Care Operations Scotland Ltd

M-Verth Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556619
    Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults - This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of Care at Home Services for Adults. New Entrants can to be admitted after the Flexible Framework has been established. West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint Providers on to a Flexible Framework for the provision of Care at Home Services which will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within West Dunbartonshire and who are clients of the Council acting on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). The value provided in II.1.7 is an ESTIMATE only for the total period of the Flexible Framework of 5 years, with an option to extend a further 2 years. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

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