---
title: "Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054480"
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buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054480

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## Summary

The most recent procurement contracting process, managed by Scotland Excel, involved the establishment of a Flexible Framework Agreement for Care and Support Services across various locations in Scotland. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Social work and related services (CPV 85300000), adopted an open procedure method, allowing new entrants (providers) to participate throughout the open period. The process concluded with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers on 12 March 2026 for a total contract value of GBP 1.5 billion. Another key procurement was led by West Dunbartonshire Council for External Building Fabric Upgrades, aiming to enhance the living conditions of tenants and improve assets. This procurement, focused on Building construction work (CPV 45210000), reached completion on 19 September 2025, with a contract value of GBP 27.5 million awarded to Ailsa Building Contractors Ltd.

The Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement presents numerous business growth opportunities for new and existing providers of social work services. Businesses that specialise in care at home and supported living services, and are qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory bodies in Scotland, are well-suited for this framework. Similarly, the building construction project represents significant opportunities for construction firms with appropriate certifications, especially those capable of delivering external wall insulation and roofing work. Both projects encourage participation by offering open entry points and detailed guidance in procurement documents, enabling businesses to expand their reach and contribute to substantial public initiatives in Scotland.

## Notice

This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As further detailed in the procurement documents of the Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Care and Support Services for Adults across Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,527,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Additional buyers | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | 24HR DYNAMIC CARE; ABBEYFIELD STIRLING SOCIETY; ACTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AILSA BUILDING CONTRACTORS; C &S RECRUITMENT; CAPERNAUM HEALTHCARE; CARE NO1 LTD T/A THE NO1 CARE AGENCY; CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CARLUKE DIGNITY CARE; CARRON HOMECARE; CATCH SCOTLAND; CLINICAL 24 STAFFING; HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; IMPERIAL CARE HCS; KATVIC; LILIES CARE; MEARS SUPPORTED LIVING; MEDD CARE SERVICES; MEDWAY CARE SERVICES; NURSE CALL; NURSING 24/7; O'PAUL HEALTHCARE SERVICES; PRECIOUS CARE SERVICES; PREMO GROUP; REVIVAL CARE SOLUTIONS; SAFE AT HOME CARE AND SUPPORT; SRS CARE SOLUTIONS (CENTRAL; SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK; T-BOT CARE DYNAMICS; TAILOR MAID HOME CARE; THE MUNGO FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2026
- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071140-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036052-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 15:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031656-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030611-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779218
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801049
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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