--- title: "SLC - Care at Home and Housing Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 5" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-10" --- # SLC - Care at Home and Housing Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 5 Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb13.json) ## Summary South Lanarkshire Council has initiated a tender process for their Care at Home and Housing Services PSA Phase 5, aimed at services within the health and social work industry category. The procurement process involves appointing service providers for the provision of care services to supported individuals in South Lanarkshire, commencing on 1st July 2024. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 10th September 2025, with the evaluation and award phases set to follow. The contract, valued at £714,300,000, will span 15 years and allows providers to be added over its term, emphasising flexibility and choice for service recipients. Evaluation criteria focus significantly on quality, accounting for 95% of the assessment alongside price considerations. This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Service providers with expertise in offering comprehensive care to vulnerable groups, including elderly persons, individuals with disabilities, or complex health needs, are well-suited to apply. Successful bidders will benefit from long-term engagement and the potential for repeated submissions throughout the PSA's duration. Community benefits are a mandated part of this tender, encouraging providers to contribute positively to local community transformation, fostering broader social value alongside business growth. Businesses with robust financial standing, technical proficiency, and commitment to quality and compliance are likely to thrive in this environment. ## 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/008551-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The PSA will be published and evaluated in phases. On closing of Phase 5, the Council will publish Phase 6 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2025 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008551-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - 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-r6ebe6-0000788399 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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