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title: "Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services"
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# Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bf1a

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## Summary

The public procurement process under review involves the introduction of a Flexible Framework for Care at Home and Housing Support Services, initiated by Renfrewshire Council. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with the council conducting preliminary market testing. This initiative is under the direction of the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, focusing on the health and social work services industry category. The service is delivered in the Renfrewshire area, with the framework expected to commence by 1 May 2025 and last until 30 April 2029, with options to extend. Key dates included a past submission deadline for initial market interest, which was 9 May 2023, and a stakeholder engagement session is planned for early 2025. The procurement method is detailed as an Open procedure, falling under the Social and Other Specific Services category as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender offers expansive growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those proficient in Care at Home Services and Housing Support. The flexible approach, alongside the inclusion of new entrants, presents ongoing opportunities for SMEs to engage and expand their service offerings. Businesses meeting the mandatory registration with the Care Inspectorate, demonstrating high-quality standards, and proving technical and economic capability, are well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, the emphasis on community benefits as part of the framework underscores the importance of participating businesses contributing positively to social outcomes, reinforcing their market position and facilitating potential service expansions within the Renfrewshire area.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council currently has existing provision for Care at Home Services under the direction of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) which will expire in May/June 2025. Renfrewshire Council is seeking to establish a multi-providers Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services. The Flexible Framework will be used by RHSCP and where necessary the Council to purchase services which will 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 and provided in a flexible manner. The Flexible Framework will include both Options 2 and 3 of Self-Directed Support. It is anticipated that as far as possible, and where appropriate, all relevant existing care and support arrangements will transfer over to the Flexible Framework. It is anticipated that the Flexible Framework will be for 4 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 3 occasions, subject to satisfactory operation and performance. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence on the 01 May 2025. This will allow RHSCP to arrange transfer of current care packages to the Flexible Framework where appropriate to do so, and to arrange new care packages under the Flexible Framework. The Flexible Framework is anticipated to expire on the 30 April 2029; should all extension options be taken, the end date will be the 30 April 2032. In the event that the Flexible Framework does not start on 01 May 2025, the Flexible Framework will start on the Commencement Date as stated in the Letter of Acceptance. The length of any Individual Service Contract (ISC) made under this Flexible Framework will be stated in the relevant ISC. Please note an ISC may expire after the Flexible Framework End Date. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any ISC awarded under the Flexible Framework; there is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework. A flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework. PLEASE NOTE - The Supplier Development Programme will deliver a Talking Tenders webinar to support tenderers to use Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland - Tenders Portal. The webinar will take place on 08 January 2025 details here: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/renfrewshire-council-care-at-home-framework-1527/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)Threshold as an Open procedure relating to Services under Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Council is seeking to establish a multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework). The scope of the Flexible Framework falls within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category and is subject to the procurement regimes set out in section 7, Social and Other Specific Services, both of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015. As such, a flexible approach has been designed which will allow New Entrants to apply to be on the Flexible Framework. The Council will call off from the Flexible Framework and invites responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a place on this Flexible Framework from suitably qualified Providers. Tenderers should note there is no guaranteed level of spend for any ISC awarded under the Flexible Framework. There is also no guarantee of payment being made to a Provider solely by appointment to the Flexible Framework. Additional information: The Hourly Rate the Council shall pay under the Flexible Framework for the provision of Services is 23.00GBP. Tenderers must confirm acceptance of this rate as per the Commercial Envelope on the PCS-T system. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this Contract Notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041938-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALL CARE SERVICES; CALL-IN HOMECARE; CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CARING HEARTS; HRM HOMECARE SERVICES; INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE LIMITED TRADING AS COMPCARE; INTEGRITY SOCIAL CARE SOLUTIONS; INVERCARE SERVICES; M-VERTH; ONCALL CARE SERVICE; SCOTIA HOMECARE SOLUTIONS; SCRT; WHEATLEY CARE; WILKERR CARE 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
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041938-2025
- 17 Dec 2024 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040663-2024
- 17 Apr 2023 at 10:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010932-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785002
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/renfrewshire-council-care-at-home-framework-1527/

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