---
title: "Reopening of Flexible Framework of Social Care Agency Workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2021-03-29"
---

# Reopening of Flexible Framework of Social Care Agency Workers

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0.json)

## Summary

The upcoming procurement opportunity is being coordinated by Scotland Excel under the title "Reopening of Flexible Framework of Social Care Agency Workers." This initiative falls within the social care industry category and is aimed at providers of trained and vetted agency workers. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 29th May 2021. The total estimated value of the framework is £80 million, and delivery will take place across various social care settings within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those specialising in staffing solutions, such as care assistants, social workers, and related professionals. Companies that can provide trained and vetted personnel in social care roles are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as it allows entry into a flexible framework agreement that could lead to valuable contracts despite no guarantees of business continuity. The initiative is especially suited for small to medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being published by Scotland Excel for the purposes of informing potential service providers of the upcoming opportunity to join the Flexible Framework for Social Care Agency Workers (2017). This Flexible Framework was established on particular terms and conditions on the basis of Regulation 76(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and provides for the admission of new entrants to the Flexible Framework during its term.

### Lot Information

Care Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 1 includes Care Assistants, Support Workers, Housing Assistants and Senior Carers. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

Professional Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 2 includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Work Managers and Social Work Assistants. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006447-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 16:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006447-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a0.json.