Planning

RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being planned by Argyll and Bute Council to improve Care at Home services in Oban, leveraging the expertise of the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). This is a request for information (RFI) to gather insights from existing and potential service providers. The process is in the planning stage with the aim of understanding the challenges and exploring sustainable delivery models to enhance service provision. Important dates include the deadline for responses, set for 22nd May 2026, and a future notice expected on 3rd August 2026. The procurement concerns the services sector, specifically targeting the region of Oban under the industry classification 85300000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for care service providers, especially those experienced with innovative and sustainable service delivery models. Companies with robust operational strategies and the ability to offer improved workforce stability and continuity of care will find themselves well-placed to contribute valuable insights to the HSCP's initiative. By engaging in this RFI, business entities can influence future commissioning arrangements, potentially leading to contracts that emphasise value for money and reduced operational risks for local authorities. This initiative particularly suits businesses that can mitigate reliance on agency staff and demonstrate an enduring commitment to service sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking views from current and potential Care at Home service providers to inform future commissioning arrangements in Oban.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking views from current and potential Care at Home service providers to inform future commissioning arrangements in Oban. The HSCP is experiencing significant service sustainability challenges and wishes to understand whether alternative contracting or delivery models could realistically address these issues. The HSCP requires to reduce reliance on reactive or contingency arrangements and instead establish a model that is sustainable under normal operating conditions. Responses to the questions in this RFI will help the HSCP to: understand the true constraints on service sustainability from the provider perspective; test provider appetite and capacity for different contractual models and identify whether any option could: 1. End or significantly reduce HSCP reliance on agency staff 2. Improve workforce stability and continuity of care 3. Offer value for money and reduced operational risk for the HSCP. The HSCP is seeking responses by 22nd May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555474
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

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
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months 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
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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