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Reopening (1) of the Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is reopening its flexible framework for care at home and housing support services, commissioned under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Providers will support predominantly older people to live independently in their own homes, with care tailored to assessed needs and outcomes. There may also be occasional support packages for children arranged by Renfrewshire Council Children’s Services. Services are delivered across Renfrewshire, continuously throughout the day and year, including public holidays, with individual package sizes determined by each person’s assessed needs. This is a social care services requirement, classified under CPV 85000000, with related care and support classifications 85320000 and 85310000. The opportunity is to join an existing flexible framework as a new entrant and provide services under subsequent individual service contracts.

The procurement has reached tender: Renfrewshire Council invited offers through an open procedure using electronic submission. It covers one framework lot, with an estimated value of £160,000,000 and a stated payment rate of £25.41 per hour. The contract period is 1 April 2027 to 30 April 2032, with framework renewal provisions described as an initial four-year period and up to three 12-month extensions. Tenders were due by 30 October 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening and the evaluation period scheduled from 12:30 that day. Bids must remain valid until 29 March 2027. Evaluation is based on technical questions weighted at 90%, while price is pass/fail; bidders must accept the stated hourly rate. Variants are not allowed.

This opportunity suits established care providers able to deliver regulated home care and housing support at scale across Renfrewshire, including services for people with varying needs. Applicants need Care Inspectorate registration for a Support Service – Care at Home and either combined Housing Support Service registration or an ongoing application, with a minimum quality grade of 3 for all key questions. Providers must submit two relevant examples from the previous three years, demonstrating capacity, appropriately skilled and qualified staff, and relevant Care Inspectorate-registered delivery. They also need SSSC registration, PVG checks, financial stability, quality management and health and safety policies, risk assessments, cyber security arrangements and the required insurance cover. Staff names and qualifications must be provided. Community benefit commitments will also be expected during framework delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reopening (1) of the Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council has an existing Flexible Framework ("framework") for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP). The framework allows RHSCP to purchase services to support (predominantly older) people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible with the care and support they need being tailored to them, provided in a tailored and responsive manner. There may also be the occasional requirement for a Renfrewshire Council Children's Services to arrange support services for a child. The Service is delivered 24 hours per day, 52 weeks per year including public holidays. The size of each individual package of care varies and is dependent on the individual's assessed needs and outcomes. As the services provided by this framework fall within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category, and it is subject to the procurement regimes set out in section 7, Social and Other Specific Services, both of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a flexible approach was designed which allows "new entrants" to apply to be on the framework throughout the duration, as and when determined by RHSCP. RHSCP now wish to reopen the framework to new entrants, to ensure capacity to deliver services across Renfrewshire. The process followed will be the same process used to appoint the original providers. Any tenderer bidding for appointment to the framework will be required to satisfy the same minimum criteria as those awarded a place under the original tender process. INTERESTED PARTIES MUST READ THE Invitation to Tender document FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS FRAMEWORK. - Technical and Professional Ability (2 examples of previous experience of delivering similar services. These MUST be within the last 3 years and demonstrate relevant experience and capacity); - Care Inspectorate Requirements (Registered to deliver a Combined Support Service - Care at Home and a Housing Support Service (or ongoing application for Combined Service); - Care Inspectorate minimum Quality Grade of 3 for all key questions; - SSSC Registration and PVG Checks; - Insurance Requirements; - Financial Standing Requirements; - Health and Safety Requirements; - Cyber Security Requirements. TENDERERS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA, OTHERWISE THEIR SUBMISSION WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND THEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED TO THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK. Any Tenderer who does not meet the minimum requirements will not be eligible for appointment to the Flexible Framework but may participate in any future reopening of the Flexible Framework when these requirements have been met.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As the services provided by this framework fall within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category, and it is subject to the procurement regimes set out in section 7, Social and Other Specific Services, both of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a flexible approach was designed which allows "new entrants" to apply to be on the framework throughout the duration, as and when determined by RHSCP. RHSCP now wish to reopen the framework to new entrants, to ensure capacity to deliver services across Renfrewshire. The process followed will be the same process used to appoint the original providers. Any tenderer bidding for appointment to the framework will be required to satisfy the same minimum criteria as those awarded a place under the original tender process.. TENDERERS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA, OTHERWISE THEIR SUBMISSION WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND THEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED TO THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK. The Hourly Rate the Council shall pay under the Flexible Framework for the provision of Services is 25.41GBP. Tenderers must confirm acceptance of this rate as per the Commercial Envelope on the PCS-T system.

Renewal: The Flexible Framework duration is 4 years from the Commencement Date (01 May 2025) with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 3 occasions - this is the period of contract for the entire Flexible Framework. It is anticipated that the Reopening (1) Appointment Date will be 01 April 2027 - anticipated to expire on the 30 April 2029; or should all extension options be taken, 30 April 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835737
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564853
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN559069&idx=1
    30th June 2026 - Minimum Requirements which MUST BE MET BY ANY TENDERER
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559069
    Intent to Reopen Care at Home and Housing Support Flexible Framework - Renfrewshire Council has an existing Flexible Framework ("framework") for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP). The framework allows RHSCP to purchase services to support (predominantly older) people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible with the care and support they need being tailored to them, provided in a tailored and responsive manner. There may also be the occasional requirement for a Renfrewshire Council Children's Services to arrange support services for a child. The Service is delivered 24 hours per day, 52 weeks per year including public holidays. The size of each individual package of care varies and is dependent on the individual's assessed needs and outcomes. As the services provided by this framework fall within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category, and it is subject to the procurement regimes set out in section 7, Social and Other Specific Services, both of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a flexible approach was designed which allows "new entrants" to apply to be on the framework throughout the duration, as and when determined by RHSCP. RHSCP have indicated intent to reopen the framework to new entrants, to ensure capacity to deliver services across Renfrewshire. The process followed will be the same process used to appoint the original providers. Any tenderer bidding for appointment to the framework will be required to satisfy the same minimum criteria as those awarded a place under the original tender process. INTERESTED PARTIES MUST READ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT (CAH-PIN Minimum Requirements) FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS FRAMEWORK. - Technical and Professional Ability (2 examples of previous experience of delivering similar services. These MUST be within the last 3 years and demonstrate relevant experience and capacity); - Care Inspectorate Requirements (Registered to deliver a Combined Support Service - Care at Home and a Housing Support Service AND must have minimum Quality Grade of 3 for all key questions); - SSSC Registration and PVG Checks; - Insurance Requirements; - Financial Standing Requirements; - Health and Safety Requirements; - Cyber Security Requirements. TENDERERS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA, OTHERWISE THEIR SUBMISSION WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND THEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED TO THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK. Any Tenderer who does not meet the minimum requirements will not be eligible for appointment to the Flexible Framework but may participate in any future reopening of the Flexible Framework when these requirements have been met.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564853
    Reopening (1) of the Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services - Renfrewshire Council has an existing Flexible Framework ("framework") for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP). The framework allows RHSCP to purchase services to support (predominantly older) people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible with the care and support they need being tailored to them, provided in a tailored and responsive manner. There may also be the occasional requirement for a Renfrewshire Council Children's Services to arrange support services for a child. The Service is delivered 24 hours per day, 52 weeks per year including public holidays. The size of each individual package of care varies and is dependent on the individual's assessed needs and outcomes. As the services provided by this framework fall within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category, and it is subject to the procurement regimes set out in section 7, Social and Other Specific Services, both of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a flexible approach was designed which allows "new entrants" to apply to be on the framework throughout the duration, as and when determined by RHSCP. RHSCP now wish to reopen the framework to new entrants, to ensure capacity to deliver services across Renfrewshire. The process followed will be the same process used to appoint the original providers. Any tenderer bidding for appointment to the framework will be required to satisfy the same minimum criteria as those awarded a place under the original tender process. INTERESTED PARTIES MUST READ THE Invitation to Tender document FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS FRAMEWORK. - Technical and Professional Ability (2 examples of previous experience of delivering similar services. These MUST be within the last 3 years and demonstrate relevant experience and capacity); - Care Inspectorate Requirements (Registered to deliver a Combined Support Service - Care at Home and a Housing Support Service (or ongoing application for Combined Service); - Care Inspectorate minimum Quality Grade of 3 for all key questions; - SSSC Registration and PVG Checks; - Insurance Requirements; - Financial Standing Requirements; - Health and Safety Requirements; - Cyber Security Requirements. TENDERERS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA, OTHERWISE THEIR SUBMISSION WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND THEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED TO THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK. Any Tenderer who does not meet the minimum requirements will not be eligible for appointment to the Flexible Framework but may participate in any future reopening of the Flexible Framework when these requirements have been met.

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