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title: "Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775376"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-27"
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# Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775376

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has completed the public procurement process for the "Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework". This procurement falls under the General public services category and was aimed at providing care services within East Ayrshire. The contracting authority utilised an open procedure for this service-oriented project, with an estimated total value of £36,500,000. The procurement process initiated with a tender stage on 17 September 2024, followed by award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 17 March 2025. This flexible framework agreement spans three years and includes two one-year extension options, allowing the framework to be opened for new service providers at any time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the care services sector, particularly those specialising in supported living and personal care for adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health. The flexible nature of the framework allows for new market entrants, making it attractive for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Businesses that are capable of providing high-quality, personalised care and meeting the required service outcomes as stipulated in the ITT documents are well-suited to compete in this tender. Furthermore, the potential for community benefits and the inclusion of electronic bidding make this an accessible and beneficial opportunity for companies aiming to grow in the care industry.

## Notice

Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526993 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; HANSEL ALLIANCE; KEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; PARTNERS FOR INCLUSION; QUARRIERS; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526993
- 17 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514409
  Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework - Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526993
  Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework - Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775376
- https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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