--- title: "Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2021-11-02" --- # Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721) Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Scotland Excel, which acts as a central purchasing body for Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members. The title of the tender is "Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721)." This tender, falling under the services industry category, is currently at the planning stage with a focus on social care roles. It has potential opportunities commencing from 1st August 2022, following the expiration of the current arrangement on 31st July 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to register for consultation events scheduled for 2nd November 2021 and 3rd December 2021, to discuss the framework's development. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the social care sector, particularly those providing services related to care, professional, and ancillary roles. Companies specialising in hiring and managing social care workers, such as recruitment agencies and consultancy firms, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, those offering training or support services within the social care domain may also benefit from participating in this competitive process. Engaging with Scotland Excel could enhance their visibility and growth prospects in the public procurement market. ## Notice Scotland Excel manages and procures a second-generation Flexible Framework Agreement for Social Care Agency Workers on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members. The current arrangement is due to expire on 31st July 2022. Purchasers wish Scotland Excel to re-tender this Framework, with an anticipated start date of 1st August 2022. NOTE: To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/. For those Suppliers awarded on the current Framework (2017), Scotland Excel invites them to participate in a consultation to inform the development of the third-generation Framework. Two open events via Microsoft Teams will be held, currently scheduled for Thursday 2nd November 2021 10-11.30am and Friday 3rd December 12-1.30pm. These will provide an opportunity to reflect on the current Framework and make any suggestions for development. Feedback will be used to inform the tender process, however neither Scotland Excel nor any contracting authorities will be bound to accept any views stated. Participation is not mandatory and any party not participating will not be disadvantaged in the tender process. For current Suppliers wishing to register their interest in the consultation events, please email adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk noting your preference of the two dates. For information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx ### Lot Information Care Roles It is currently proposed that Lot 1 will cover a variety of social care roles, this could include: Care Assistant Housing Assistant Senior Carer Support Worker Professional Roles It is currently proposed that Lot 2 will cover a variety of social care professional roles, this could include: Occupational Therapist Social Work Assistant Social Work Manager Social Worker Social Worker - Entry Level Social Worker - Mental Health Officer Ancillary Roles It is currently proposed that Lot 3 will cover a variety of ancillary roles, this could include: Bus Escort Cook Domestic Assistant Handyperson Kitchen Assistant ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431893 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 2 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55321000 - Meal-preparation services - 55322000 - Meal-cooking services - 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel - 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services - 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services - 85320000 - Social services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 85323000 - Community health services - 98514000 - Domestic services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431893 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431893 Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721) - Scotland Excel manages and procures a second-generation Flexible Framework Agreement for Social Care Agency Workers on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members. The current arrangement is due to expire on 31st July 2022. Purchasers wish Scotland Excel to re-tender this Framework, with an anticipated start date of 1st August 2022. NOTE: To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/. For those Suppliers awarded on the current Framework (2017), Scotland Excel invites them to participate in a consultation to inform the development of the third-generation Framework. Two open events via Microsoft Teams will be held, currently scheduled for Thursday 2nd November 2021 10-11.30am and Friday 3rd December 12-1.30pm. These will provide an opportunity to reflect on the current Framework and make any suggestions for development. Feedback will be used to inform the tender process, however neither Scotland Excel nor any contracting authorities will be bound to accept any views stated. Participation is not mandatory and any party not participating will not be disadvantaged in the tender process. For current Suppliers wishing to register their interest in the consultation events, please email adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk noting your preference of the two dates. For information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=672380 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672380. 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