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title: "Foundations for Change Flexible Framework - Supporting Adults Aged 18-65"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b369"
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# Foundations for Change Flexible Framework - Supporting Adults Aged 18-65

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b369

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Foundations for Change Flexible Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65". This opportunity is particularly focused on the social work and related services category. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with an estimated total contract value of £23,690,000. The main objectives include providing support services for adults across varied needs such as learning and physical disabilities, cognitive and sensory impairments, and mental health conditions within the UKM81 region of West Dunbartonshire. Interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is set for 20th July 2026. The Council seeks experienced providers capable of delivering quality, person-centred support through an electronic submission process.

This procurement offers substantial business growth prospects, especially for organisations experienced in offering specialised social services. The framework allows for multiple service lots, creating space for diverse provider participation across several dedicated areas of adult support services. This is an opportunity for businesses with a strong background in social care to demonstrate their capability and leverage their services for community benefits, including employment, training, and sustainable economic growth. Providers who can deliver comprehensive, outcome-focused, and high-quality support to adults with complex needs will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This tender is a significant opportunity to establish or expand market presence in the social work sector within the UKM81 region, under the auspices of a regional authority committed to community enhancement and inclusivity.

## Notice

Flexible framework for the provision of support services for adults aged 18-65 across multiple service areas.

### Lot Information

Learning Disabilities (including complex needs and behaviours that challenge)

This lot relates to the provision of specialist support services for adults aged 18-65 with learning disabilities, including individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. Providers must demonstrate experience delivering person-centred, outcomes-focused support, including managing complex and high-risk needs and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible within their communities.

Physical Disabilities

This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18-65 with physical disabilities. Providers must demonstrate experience in delivering flexible, outcomes-focused support that promotes independence, mobility and community engagement.

Cognitive Impairment (including acquired brain injury)

This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18-65 with cognitive impairments, including acquired brain injury. Providers must demonstrate experience supporting individuals with complex cognitive and neurological conditions.

Mental Health (including severe and enduring conditions)

This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18-65 with mental health conditions. Providers must demonstrate experience supporting recovery, resilience and community integration.

All Services (Lots 1-5)

This lot relates to the provision of services across all service areas within this framework. Providers must demonstrate the capability to deliver across multiple service areas and support a wide range of needs.

Sensory Impairment

This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18-65 with sensory impairments. Providers must demonstrate experience supporting communication, accessibility and independence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055412-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,690,000 |
| Lots value | £23,689,998 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055412-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834493
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-procurement/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834493
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

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