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title: "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living and Community Based Support Services for Adults with Social Care Needs"
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# Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living and Community Based Support Services for Adults with Social Care Needs

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b20

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has completed the award stage for a significant public procurement process, establishing a Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living and Community Based Support Services for Adults with Social Care Needs. This framework, classified under the Health and Social Work Services Industry (CPV Code 85000000), is designed to support adults facing challenges related to mental health, learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex care needs. The framework will last from 1st November 2024 until 31st October 2028, with possible extensions until 31st October 2031. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and the framework is set to facilitate flexible service delivery within the Renfrewshire region, UKM83. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 210 million.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to grow and diversify. Companies with expertise in housing support, personal care, and community-based support are particularly well-suited to compete for individual service contracts under this framework. The arrangement allows for the possibility of new entrants to join the framework over time, offering a flexible and inclusive approach. Businesses must meet specific technical and performance criteria, including registration with the Care Inspectorate and appropriate insurance coverage. This framework can open new markets for service providers and drive improvements in service delivery and community benefits in the Renfrewshire area.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement (Flexible Framework) for the Provision of Supported Living and Community Based Support Services for Adults with Social Care Needs. The Services will be for Adults with support needs relating to Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, complex needs or other care and support inclusive of personal care, housing support, non-personal care, emotional and practical support. There may be the occasional requirement for a Service to be arranged for a child. The Council will utilise the Flexible Framework for SDS Option 2 & Option 3. 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. It is anticipated that the Flexible Framework will start on the 1st November 2024 and will expire on the 31st October 2028. Should all extension options be taken, the end date will be the 31st October 2031. In the event that the Flexible Framework does not start on 1st November 2024, 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.

### 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: 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/003658-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | 23 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE HEALTHCARE; AFFINITY TRUST; ALL CARE SERVICES; AYRSHIRE CARE SOLUTIONS; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; CARE SOLUTIONS HOMECARE; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CARE; DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; HRM HOMECARE SERVICES; KEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LIVING AMBITIONS; MCFARLANE TRUST; PARTNERS FOR INCLUSION; QUARRIERS; RAMH; SCOTTISH ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; SCOTTISH AUTISM; SCRT; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; TURNING POINT SCOTLAND; WHEATLEY CARE |

## 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
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003658-2025
- 28 Jun 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019839-2024
- 11 Oct 2023 at 14:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030001-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770589
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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