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title: "Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b12"
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# Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b12

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is reopening its Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service in the UK region of Falkirk (UKM76). This procurement falls under the category of social work and related services, as per CPV 85300000, and aims to deliver flexible support to children and young people with varying support needs. The process has been initiated using an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit electronic responses by 11:00 on 9 March 2026. The procurement consists of two active lots: ‘Complex Support at Home’ and ‘Support at Home’, and has a total value of £1.6 million. The framework was originally set to run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with an optional three-year extension.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those experienced in supporting young people with complex health needs or daily routine management. Providers must have the capability to offer high-quality, responsive services either in the home environment or within the community. Suitable bidders will have established registration with the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council, as well as adequate financial standing and the required insurances. This framework allows new entrants, enabling companies to contribute to community benefits and to expand their client base within the public sector. The electronic submission process simplifies participation, making it accessible for businesses keen to establish or expand their footprint in social services within the Falkirk region.

## Notice

UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2026 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Children's Support at Home Service commenced on 01 April 2022. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The Council seeks to commission a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service. Providers shall have the capability to work with children and young people, between the ages of 0 and 18 years, where there is an identified need to provide a flexible Support at Home service to the individual child or their parents/carers within the home environment or in the community. The Framework will run for a period of 2 years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. Bidders may bid for one or all Lots.

### Lot Information

Complex Support at Home

The Council seeks to commission flexible, responsive and consistently high quality services. Providers shall have the capability to work with children & young people with complex health needs as a result of disability, between the ages of 0 and 18 years. Service Users may have a range of support needs including specific support requirements attributed to physical disability, learning disability, mental health difficulties, sensory impairment, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge. Providers shall have the ability to work with Service Users who may be reluctant to engage.

Support at Home

Providers shall have the capability to work in partnership with families to support daily routines and ensure children's needs are met at home. The services provided should be flexible, responsive and consistently to a high quality standard with the outcomes identified in the Child' Plan being central to all discussions and the decision making process. In order to deliver individual outcomes Providers are expected to work with the Team Around the Child and share information appropriately with the child, family and Lead Professional.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011353-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011353-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822219
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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