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title: "CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000692240"
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buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000692240

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services." This procurement falls under the services category and is in the active stage. The tender is for the provision of care at home services in different areas within South Ayrshire. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for submission was June 9, 2022. The buying organization is the South Ayrshire Council, located at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, UKM94, postal code KA7 1DR.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses experienced in providing care at home services to compete for contracts. Businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering support services or housing support services registered with the Care Inspectorate, may find this tender relevant. The framework agreement associated with this tender offers a duration of 1440 days with the possibility of renewal. The estimated contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, and the Council will be using the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework to new entrants.

## Notice

Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)

### Lot Information

Troon & Prestwick and surrounding areas

UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership.

Renewal: 01/04/2026

Ayr and surrounding areas

UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership.

Renewal: 01/04/2026

Girvan & Maybole and surrounding areas

UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership.

Renewal: 01/04/2026

Super Lot

UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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 Health and Social Care Partnership.

Renewal: 01/04/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458278 |
| 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 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Please see details within Procurement document. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £37,004,000 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | BALLANTRAE RURAL INITIATIVE CARE IN THE COMMUNITY; CAIRLLUM CARE; CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND; CONSTANCE CARE; DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; ENABLE SCOTLAND; HAZELHEAD HOMECARE; HOMECARE BY HERA; RAINBOW SERVICES; TLC SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458278
- 24 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457135
- 4 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447541

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447541
  CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022) - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457135
  CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022) - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458278
  CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022) - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692240
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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