{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d90d-2026-07-31T14:56:41+01:00", "date": "2026-07-31T14:56:41+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d90d", "description": "Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836207. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders will be asked to describe what benefit will be derived for the local communities by the delivery of the service. 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The aims of the service are to deliver placements for the clients groups who have social care needs as follows: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairment -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs or -any combination of the above. Additional information: This tender is adopting the Light Touch Regime as covered by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 Bidders are required to be registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Adult Placement Services. 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