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title: "SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement"
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# SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041cc0

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is currently at the tender stage for their "Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement." The procurement process is officially titled "SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement" within the health and social work services category. This tender aims to appoint Service Providers starting from 1st July 2024. The delivery will primarily cater to individuals residing in South Lanarkshire, supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). The arrangement uses the Light Touch Rules under Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and will remain open for new providers throughout its 15-year term, facilitating extensive choice for those supported. Key dates include a tender closing date of 15th January 2024.

The procurement process opens significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given their ability to adapt and meet the diverse needs of Supported Persons, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Providers will not only benefit from long-term contracts but also contribute to community benefits including transforming local communities through structured social value programs. Bidders must meet stringent criteria, including compliance with various technical and professional standards, which ensures high-quality delivery and accountability. With the procurement method being an open procedure, new and innovative care providers have the potential to grow and establish their services within South Lanarkshire over a prolonged period.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). The Services are predominantly personal care services that are provided with, and for, a Supported Person in their own home. In some less common situations, non-personal care and housing support services may also be required where there are specifically assessed needs. The Services are provided for Supported Persons who are assessed by the Council as needing support to maintain or regain their independence, safety, health and wellbeing. This may include Supported Persons who are returning home from hospital. It may also include Supported Persons who would require to be admitted to hospital or long-term care if support were not to be provided in the person's home. The Council is responsible for providing and commissioning Services in South Lanarkshire. While the Services are predominantly provided to older people, the Services will also be commissioned for adults with needs arising from a learning disability, physical disability or other long-term health conditions, children and families and other vulnerable groups with care and support needs. Supported Persons receiving the Service may have a variety of care and support and health needs, including but not limited to: - Physical frailty - Sensory impairment - Dementia - Complex care needs - Vulnerability - End of Life and Palliative Care - Learning difficulties - Physical disabilities - Addiction issues - Mental health and cognitive impairment - Other long-term conditions The Services also provide essential support for unpaid carers, by providing support for the Supported Person. The Service Provider will work in partnership with all organisations involved in the health and care of Supported Persons with the focus of providing support to maintain or regain independence and promote human rights.

Renewal: On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012014-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The PSA will be published and evaluated in phases. On closing of Phase 1, the Council will publish Phase 2 with a closing date of 6 months from publication date. Bidders can apply for appointment to the PSA throughout its term. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids. A new procurement process will take place in 2038 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £714,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £714,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ADIGO; ALL NEW BEGINNINGS; ANGELS HOME CARE LANARKSHIRE; BESPOKE CARE SERVICES; BLUEBIRD CARE (SOUTH LANARKSHIRE; CALL-IN HOMECARE; CARE SOLUTIONS HOMECARE; CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND; CONSTANCE CARE; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FLEXIBLE HEALTHCARE ONE SOLUTIONS; GMD COMMUNITY SERVICES; HRM HOMECARE SERVICES; INVERCARE SERVICES; ION CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; JKL CARE SERVICES; KEANE PREMIER SUPPORT SERVICES; LOVE@CARE; MEDD CARE SERVICES; ONCALL CARE SERVICE; PRECIOUS CARE SERVICES LTD T/A MY HOMECARE GLASGOW; SRS CARE SOLUTIONS CENTRAL; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; TRUST COMMUNITY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012014-2025
- 24 Nov 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034846-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751298
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

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