Planning

Care at Home Service Review

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Argyll and Bute Council, involves a planned tender titled "Care at Home Service Review," which falls under the category of general public services. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the prospective award intended for consultancy services related to transforming Adult Care at Home Services in the Argyll and Bute region, specifically within UKM63 and UKM81. This initiative forms a part of the broader transformation programme for Adult Care and seeks to address the service strategies over a period of two years. The procurement will officially start after a market sounding and consultation phase, with a future notice date set for 4th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care consultancy, particularly those experienced with service transformation and stakeholder collaboration. It calls for a consultant to work alongside service management in reviewing, designing, and implementing change within the service structure. Firms with expertise in developing strategic transformation plans and managing organisational change will find this tender beneficial for business growth. The focus on a long-term collaborative effort emphasises opportunities for enterprises that are adept at navigating the complexities of social care service management and transformation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care at Home Service Review

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Integration Joint Board (IJB) are seeking a consultant experienced in the area of social care, to lead on key aspects of our transformation programme regarding Adult Care at Home Services in Argyll and Bute and, alongside service management, lead on the implementation of the service changes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The HSCP requires a consultant experienced in this subject area to work alongside the existing service management to design and implement change over a 2 year period. The programme will: Undertake a comprehensive review of current Care at Home services and practise and provide evidence based, context-specific and tailored recommendations for service improvement and transformation; Develop the service transformation plan and implement it over a 2 year period; Delivery of a communications and change management strategy; Collaborate with stakeholders to co produce the plan and implement it in line with the partnership ethos of the HSCP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555310
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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