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title: "Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae9e"
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# Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae9e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Dunbartonshire Council concerns the "Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults." This initiative focuses on health and social work services, specifically within UKM81, encompassing Clydebank, Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, and their surrounding areas. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the Flexible Framework being established. This framework, following regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, enables ongoing admission of new providers over its duration, anticipated for five years with an optional two-year extension. Key elements include an open and adaptable framework agreement, inviting multiple providers to participate, with an agreement signed on 6th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in social and health care services. Companies with expertise in delivering personal and housing support, particularly those familiar with Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 requirements, are well-suited to participate. With a total estimated framework value of £25 million, businesses capable of maintaining the required Care Inspectorate grades and insurance standards should consider this opportunity to expand their service offerings and influence community care provisions. The open procedure method ensures a competitive and transparent selection, with community benefits linked to contractor spending over £50,000 per annum, promoting business growth and social impact delivery.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the provision of Care at Home Services for Adults. New Entrants can to be admitted after the Flexible Framework has been established. West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint Providers on to a Flexible Framework for the provision of Care at Home Services which will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within West Dunbartonshire and who are clients of the Council acting on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). The value provided in II.1.7 is an ESTIMATE only for the total period of the Flexible Framework of 5 years, with an option to extend a further 2 years. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Clydebank and surrounding areas

The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3. The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year. Additional information: .

Dumbarton, Vale of Leven and surrounding areas

The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3. The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year. Additional information: .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049349-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ALLTOGETHER CARE SERVICES; BALMORAL HOMECARE; BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY; C & S RECRUITMENT; CALL-IN HOMECARE; CARE NO1 LTD T/A THE NO1 CARE AGENCY; CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CARELINE HOME SUPPORT; CARING GRACE; CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND; CRC CARE; JOAN'S CARERS; M-VERTH; NURSING 24/7; ROBERTS CARE AND TRAINING; SAFEHANDS LIVE IN CARE; SHONA CARE; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; THISTLE NURSING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 07:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049349-2026
- 13 Oct 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064921-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791256
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830777
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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