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title: "CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670466"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-06"
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# CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670466

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has successfully awarded the contract for the "CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services." The procurement process was initiated with the aim of establishing a framework agreement for care at home services in South Ayrshire. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers for different geographical lots, with a total value of £37,004,000. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender involved various suppliers, including SMEs, to provide care services in different areas of South Ayrshire within specified deadlines.

This public procurement contract presents significant business growth opportunities for care service providers, especially SMEs specialising in home care services. Companies with experience in providing care at home services and holding or willing to obtain Care Inspectorate Registration are well-suited to compete for these opportunities. Interested businesses should be prepared to operate within the geographic areas specified in the lots and deliver high-quality care services as per the established framework agreement. The contract involves opportunities for recurring participation and community benefit requirements, making it attractive for businesses seeking ongoing service provision and social impact through their operations.

## Notice

The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Council and the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

### Lot Information

Ayr and Surrounding Areas

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Troon & Prestwick and surrounding areas

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Girvan & Maybole and surrounding areas

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Super Lot

Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services

Renewal: This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for "new entrants" to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to "new entrants" to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468057 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for “new entrants” to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established and shall reopen every six (6) months for applications. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at times out with this six-month frequency to “new entrants” to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,004,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,004,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CAIRLLUM CARE; CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND; CONSTANCE CARE; DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; ENABLE SCOTLAND; RAINBOW SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468057
- 13 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430404

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430404
  CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services - The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Council and the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468057
  CE-73-21 - Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Care at Home Services - The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Council and the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670466
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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