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title: "Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122)"
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# Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122)

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761001

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## Summary

This procurement process, overseen by Scotland Excel, establishes a Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Care Homes for Adults in Scotland, excluding older people. As a central purchasing entity, Scotland Excel facilitates agreements for its members, including 32 local authorities and other integration authorities. This initiative focuses on delivering residential services regulated by the Care Inspectorate, supporting adults with varied needs across categories such as mental health, physical impairment, and substance misuse. The procurement, initiated under the open procedure, aligns with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance and suitability for the interested parties. The agreement, recently completed, ensures continuity and scalability of services, and it was signed on 23rd September 2025, with contracts worth £390 million over its duration. It particularly addresses the needs of the UKM region, including crucial evaluation criteria centred on quality and commercial aspects.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in adult care services, particularly those specialising in residential care for specific adult groups, such as mental health support, learning disabilities, and respite services. With 28 bidders competing, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the framework encourages a diverse range of service providers to participate. The open procedure allows for continuous entry of new providers and potential service additions, enhancing business prospects by fostering collaborative engagements and expanding service portfolios. The stakeholders include notable suppliers like Active Adult Limited and Capability Scotland, showcasing a multi-faceted business landscape. Business users seeking to expand in Scotland's adult care sector can leverage these opportunities to enhance service delivery, ensuring compliance with care standards and operating within a financially stable framework.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the "Flexible Framework'') which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people's needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As further detailed in the procurement documentation the Flexible Framework is for the provision of Care Homes for Adults in Scotland coming within the general Care Inspectorate category of a care home service. The scope encompasses Care Homes for all adult care groups (excluding older people >64 years) which includes the following Care Inspectorate service types; - Care homes for people with mental health problems - Care homes for people with physical and sensory impairment - Care homes for people with learning disabilities - Care homes for people with drug and alcohol misuse problems (excluding residential rehabilitation services) - Short breaks and respite services Award criteria Criteria below: Quality criterion: Technical Weighting: 90 / Commercial Weighting: 10. Applicants should also refer to the Contract Notice Attachment document available on PCS-T: Project_ 26381 ITT_54229.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551536 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000,000 |
| Lots value | £390,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £390,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEEN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL SERVICE (OPERATING AS VSA; ACTIVE ADULT; APPLECROSS NURSING HOME; ARCHWAY (RESPITE CARE AND HOUSING; ARIA HEALTHCARE GROUP; BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE; CAMPHILL(BLAIR DRUMMOND)TRUST; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; CORBENIC CAMPHILL COMMUNITY; DEANSTON HOUSE; ENABLE GLASGOW; EXTENDED PERSONAL CARE; PARKCARE HOMES (NO. 2; PENUMBRA; SANCTUARY CARE; SCOTTISH ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; SCOTTISH AUTISM; SWANTON CARE & COMMUNITY (SOUTHFIELD HOUSE CARE SERVICES; THE MUNGO FOUNDATION; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; THORNTOUN; VOYAGE 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551536
- 30 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522867

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522867
  Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122) - This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the "Flexible Framework'') which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people's needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551536
  Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement (2122) - This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the "Flexible Framework'') which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people's needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761001
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.voyagecare.com/

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