---
title: "Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628801"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2020-08-25"
---

# Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628801

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## Summary

Scotland Excel, acting as a central purchasing body, is initiating a tender process for the "Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services". Located in Paisley, Scotland, this procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. Key anticipated dates include the publication of the contract notice and the tender issue in October 2020, with a tender return deadline set for November 2020. Successful providers from this process will commence their services on 1 April 2021.

This tender presents ripe opportunities for businesses focusing on care and support services, particularly those specialising in home care and supported living solutions. Companies looking to expand their service offerings or integrate new locations within the Scottish local authority framework may find this procurement particularly appealing. This is an excellent chance for new entrants to establish themselves in a framework that promotes quality of life for individuals, accommodating personal choices and aspirations.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being published by Scotland Excel for the purposes of informing potential service providers of the upcoming opportunity to join the National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318). Care and Support Services (encompassing Care at Home and Supported Living Services) will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable. Scotland Excel currently manages this framework on behalf of Scottish local authorities. The Flexible Framework allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful providers will also be able to add new services and locations to their service offering in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework. Services awarded from this exercise will be offered a Joining Date of 1 April 2021. A contract notice will be published prior to the publication of the tender. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity. This notice serves to inform potential Tenderers that, following the publication of SPPN 8, Scotland Excel will be progressing with this exercise, currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) October 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a procurement exercise at this time. This notice serves to inform potential providers that, following the publication of SPPN 8, Scotland Excel will be progressing with the reopening of the Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318), currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) October 2020. ANTICIPATED KEY DATES (subject to change): Contract Notice: October 2020 Tender Issue (PCS): October 2020 Tender Return: November 2020 Evaluation, Governance & Award Process: November 2020 - March 2021 Commencement Date (New Entrants): 1 April 2021. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393290 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393290

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393290&idx=1
  18th September 2020 - Provider Information Sessions available via Microsoft Teams 12/13 October for potential New Entrants
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393290
  Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being published by Scotland Excel for the purposes of informing potential service providers of the upcoming opportunity to join the National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318). Care and Support Services (encompassing Care at Home and Supported Living Services) will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable. Scotland Excel currently manages this framework on behalf of Scottish local authorities. The Flexible Framework allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful providers will also be able to add new services and locations to their service offering in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework. Services awarded from this exercise will be offered a Joining Date of 1 April 2021. A contract notice will be published prior to the publication of the tender. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity. This notice serves to inform potential Tenderers that, following the publication of SPPN 8, Scotland Excel will be progressing with this exercise, currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) October 2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628801
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=628801

## Provenance

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