--- title: "Care at Home Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-24" --- # Care at Home Flexible Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0551d0.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is actively seeking tenders for its Care at Home Flexible Framework, aimed at providing health and social work services in the Scottish Borders. The procurement process, initiated on 24th February 2026, is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 6th April 2026 at 12:00 pm. The anticipated start date of the contract is 19th May 2026, lasting up to 10 years. The procurement falls within the 'Health and social work services' category and features a framework agreement allowing new entrants periodically. Interested bidders should note the electronic submission requirement and ensure compliance with insurance and accreditation standards. The total value of the framework is estimated at £76,500,000, providing substantial opportunities for qualified providers. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, particularly those specialising in care at home services. Businesses with experience in providing regulated care services in the past three years and possessing strong financial and health & safety credentials are well-positioned to compete. The Council is delivering training via the Supplier Development Programme for potential bidders to better understand the tendering process, enhancing opportunities for successful participation. The light touch regime in the framework agreement presents no barrier to participation, allowing a broad range of providers to enter and benefit from sustained business over the contract duration. The inclusion of community benefits, requiring framework providers to deliver based on spent levels, further emphasises its potential impact on local business growth and community development within the Scottish Borders region. ## Notice Provision of Care at Home services within the Scottish Borders ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Borders Council is seeking to establish a flexible framework agreement for the provision of care at home services and is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers. The anticipated start date of the framework is 19th May 2026 and it is expected to last 10 years, with the option to periodically admit new entrants. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of any business awarded to any provider admitted to the framework agreement. Additional information: The services required fall within the scope of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the procurement is carried out in accordance with Regulations 74-76. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016666-2026 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 18 May 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £76,500,000 | | Lots value | £76,500,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 24 Feb 2026 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016666-2026 - 23 Jun 2025 at 13:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034417-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791731 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821312 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=821312 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821312 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/aligned-tender-training-scottish-borders-councils-care-at-home-framework-2019/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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