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title: "CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services"
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# CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eb55

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership is procuring a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services on behalf of South Ayrshire Council and the Partnership. The procurement is classified under health and social work services. The process is currently at the award stage, with contracts signed on March 15, 2022, for various lots covering Ayr, Troon & Prestwick, Girvan & Maybole, and a Super Lot. The contract value is £37,004,000GBP, with the main procurement method being an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for Care at Home Service Providers to establish contracts for delivering services in South Ayrshire. Businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in care services and registered with the Care Inspectorate, are well-suited to compete. The tender offers growth opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises interested in providing quality care services within the Ayr, Troon & Prestwick, Girvan & Maybole, and surrounding areas.

## Notice

The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Council and the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

### Lot Information

Ayr and Surrounding Areas

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Troon & Prestwick and surrounding areas

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Girvan & Maybole and surrounding areas

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Super Lot

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000428-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for “new entrants” to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to “new entrants” to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,004,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,004,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CAIRLLUM CARE; CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND; CONSTANCE CARE; DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; ENABLE SCOTLAND; RAINBOW SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000428-2023
- 13 Oct 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025576-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670466
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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