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title: "Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c9a"
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# Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c9a

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process under the open procedure for the "Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement." This opportunity specifically targets new applicants for lot 2, which involves ad hoc call-off services within the social work services category in East Ayrshire, UKM93. The procurement is in the tender stage with submissions closing at 12 noon on 9 February 2026. The procurement follows legal guidelines under CELEX 32014L0024 with a flexible framework originally commencing in April 2024, allowing entrants to join annually. No guaranteed service volumes are offered within lot 2, but the framework allows service providers the chance to acquire geographical block areas in lot 1 through a mini-tender process.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those looking to expand in the East Ayrshire region. Service providers with experience in personal and community support, as well as the ability to deliver flexible care packages, are well-suited to compete. The framework's flexibility to accommodate new entrants annually makes it an attractive proposition for SMEs aiming to secure a foothold in local council contracts. With electronic submissions accepted, interested businesses should refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents for detailed evaluation methodology and community benefits included in this procurement process.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Care at Home and Housing Support Services (Lot 2 only) - New Applicants January 2026. NOTE: Service Providers currently included in Lots 1 and 2 of the Framework do not need to re-apply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Geographical Areas with Block Hours

As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2024 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise for Lot 2 (Ad Hoc Call of Services) ONLY. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2024, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2029 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Care at home and housing support encompasses personal and community support including practical and personal care and support which enables individuals to do things for themselves, rather than doing things to or doing things for individuals. Lot 2 of the Framework will be for ad hoc call off services as and when required which will be smaller total volume care packages which are out with the block contracts of Lot 1. However Service Providers within Lot 2 will have the opportunity to apply for a geographical block area in Lot 1 should a new Service Provider be required for a specific block area; in these circumstances a mini tender would be carried between all the existing Service Providers within Lot 2. It should be noted that the Council does not guarantee any level of service within Lot 2 or that there will be an opportunity to be included in Lot 1. The Framework will be flexible to allow new entrants to join Lot 2 annually.

Lot 2 - Ad Hoc Call Off Services

Care at home and housing support encompasses personal and community support including practical and personal care and support which enables individuals to do things for themselves, rather than doing things to or doing things for individuals. Lot 2 of the Framework will be for ad hoc call off services as and when required which will be smaller total volume care packages which are out with the block contracts of Lot 1. However Service Providers within Lot 2 will have the opportunity to apply for a geographical block area in Lot 1 should a new Service Provider be required for a specific block area; in these circumstances a mini tender would be carried between all the existing Service Providers within Lot 2. It should be noted that the Council does not guarantee any level of service within Lot 2 or that there will be an opportunity to be included in Lot 1. The Framework will be flexible to allow new entrants to join Lot 2 annually. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 3 x one-year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030418-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | 1ST HOMECARE; CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND; CONSTANCE CARE; DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; HRM HOMECARE SERVICES; J.C.MICHAEL GROUPS; RAINBOW SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030418-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001520-2026
- 11 Apr 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014480-2025
- 9 Jan 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000703-2025
- 18 Apr 2024 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012697-2024
- 12 Jan 2024 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001061-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754365
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787113
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324
- https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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