--- title: "CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants August 2023)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d522" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d522" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d522.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d522.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-27" --- # CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants August 2023) Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d522 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d522) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d522.json) ## Summary South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services," which seeks to enhance the existing framework with new entrants as of August 2023. This tender falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category (CPV 85000000) and pertains to the provision of care at home services across various locations, including Ayr, Troon, Prestwick, Girvan, and Maybole, all within the region of South Ayrshire, Scotland. The framework was initially established on 1 April 2022 and re-opened in June 2023, and it allows for ongoing submissions under the Light Touch Regime due to the contract value exceeding £663,540. Key dates and deadlines included an extension for submission until 31 July 2023, following an initial closing date in July 2023. This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the care services sector, particularly those experienced in providing care at home services. Firms that meet the framework's requirement for Care Inspectorate Registration and can offer high-quality care services are well-positioned to benefit. SMEs, including those with an established presence in care provision or seeking to expand within South Ayrshire, will find this framework particularly rewarding due to the structured yet flexible nature of the contract. Active involvement in this framework can lead to substantial business growth given the framework's estimated value and the long-term duration of the contract period. The inclusion of electronic ordering and payment methods facilitates efficient administrative processes, making it easier for businesses to participate and comply with contract terms. ## Notice UPDATE - JUNE 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership. ### Lot Information Troon and Prestwick and surrounding areas UPDATE - JUNE 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership. Renewal: please refer to procurement documents Girvan and Maybole and surrounding areas UPDATE - JUNE 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership. Renewal: Please refer to procurement docuemnts Super Lot UPDATE - JUNE 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership. Renewal: Please refer to Procurement documents Ayr and surrounding areas UPDATE - JUNE 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership. Renewal: Please refer to Procurement documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011513-2025 | | 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 | 27 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Please refer to Procurement documents | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE LIMITED TRADING AS COMPCARE; ONCALL CARE SERVICE; RADIAN RESOURCING; TANSHE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2025 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011513-2025 - 13 Jul 2023 at 09:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020061-2023 - 9 Jun 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016447-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735032 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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