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title: "Consultancy Services - Care at Home ECM Readiness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1a6"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Consultancy Services - Care at Home ECM Readiness

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1a6

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council, on behalf of the Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board, is undertaking a procurement process to engage a consultant for its "Consultancy Services - Care at Home ECM Readiness" project. This tender falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services and is intended to streamline, standardise, and optimise Care at Home services in preparation for an Electronic Care Monitoring system in Argyll and Bute. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for electronic submissions set for 31st July 2026 at noon. The contract period will last for 540 days with a possible six-month extension. The procurement method employed is open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in optimising operational processes within healthcare or social care sectors. Companies equipped to deliver efficient, standardised processes that align with new technological systems would find this project a significant opportunity for growth and expansion. The contract offers a platform for businesses to exhibit their capability in enhancing service delivery through strategic operational improvements. Additionally, organisations interested in contributing to community benefits in procurement will find value in engaging with this project, as outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) is seeking a consultant to support the streamlining, standardisation, and optimisation of Care at Home operational processes in preparation for the introduction of an Electronic Care Monitoring (ECM) system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is focused on preparing the HSCP's Adult Care Service for ECM and to support its introduction and effective operation. The aim is to ensure that current processes, structures, and ways of working are efficient, consistent, and aligned to the ECM to maximise the benefits of the investment. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Extension of up to 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061907-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061907-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836214
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## Provenance

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