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title: "Respite Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs - Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e55"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Respite Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs - Market Research

Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e55

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## Summary

Angus Council is conducting a market research initiative for its proposed procurement of a 4 Bed Respite Service in Angus, intended for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The procurement falls under the "Social work services with accommodation" category, identified by CPV code 85311000. This initiative is currently within the planning stage, with the process aimed at gathering information rather than inviting competition. Interested providers should complete a questionnaire by 5 pm on 23rd February 2026. The service location is in the UKM71 region of Forfar, Angus, with an approximate project value of £423,000 for one year. A future notice is expected on 1st July 2026.

This market research tender offers business growth potential for service providers specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those experienced in catering to individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Companies with expertise in providing 24-hour respite care and demonstrating capabilities in meeting complex care needs, including accessible facility adaptations, would be ideal candidates. Participation in the market research exercise can allow businesses to align their services with Angus Council’s future procurement requirements, positioning them advantageously for upcoming opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

As part of Market Research, Angus Council is interested to hear from Providers that can provide a 4 Bed Respite Service in Angus for adults with a learning disability and complex needs. At least one of these rooms must have suitable accessibility and adaptations to meet the needs of individuals who also have a physical disability. As part of this market research exercise, we have attached a Summary of Requirements and provided a link for a MS Forms questionnaire for completion. This is not a call for competition. The estimated value provided in II.1.5 is an approximate value for one year

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice is for information gathering and market research only. This is not a call for competition. A Summary document is attached. Respite Care for Adult with Learning Disabilities and complex needs in Angus, The service will provide respite care which will be for 24 hours per day, 365 nights per annum for Supported People assessed by Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (Angus HSCP) as suitable to receive the service. Supported People accessing the service have a variety of care needs. Additional information: Please see the attached document Summary of Requirement - Respite 2026 for more information on the service. Also provided in the document is a link to a MS Form for market engagement purposes that we would like to Providers to populate. Questionnaire closes 5pm Monday 23 February 2026 If you require the questionnaire in a different format to MS Forms please contact baileyei@angus.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006578-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £423,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL |
| Locality | FORFAR |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 1AN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 11:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006578-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821292
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821292
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236

## Provenance

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