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title: "Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779218"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779218

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## Summary

The recently established Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement by Scotland Excel provides significant opportunities within the public procurement sector. Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, manages this procurement, aimed at delivering Care at Home and Supported Living Services across various councils in Scotland. The procurement process follows the open procedure and is presently in the award stage, as confirmed in March 2026. This framework is open-ended, enabling new entrants to join throughout the open period, with the tender projected to remain active until March 2030. Contracts valued at £1.5 billion under CPV codes 85300000 and 85310000 highlight the extensive reach of this initiative, aiming to enhance public services under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Businesses operating in the healthcare and social services sectors can significantly benefit from this framework agreement due to its extensive reach and open enrollment model. SMEs providing care at home or supported living services have a chance to expand their operations by competing for a share of the substantial £1.5 billion budget allocated under this agreement. Companies like KATVIC LIMITED, Precious Care Services Ltd, and others are examples of suppliers already part of the awarded contracts, demonstrating the framework's adaptability to various providers within Scotland. This creates a robust environment for businesses keen on expanding their services to a wider client base, including local authorities and integration bodies working together under the framework's terms. With opportunities to vary or add service offerings, this procurement process could be pivotal for SMEs striving for growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As further detailed in the procurement documents of the Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Care and Support Services for Adults across Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551535 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2030 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000,000 |

## 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 | 30 |
| Supplier names | 24HR DYNAMIC CARE; ABBEYFIELD STIRLING SOCIETY; ACTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; C &S RECRUITMENT; CAPERNAUM HEALTHCARE; CARE NO1 LTD T/A THE NO1 CARE AGENCY; CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CARLUKE DIGNITY CARE; CARRON HOMECARE; CATCH SCOTLAND; CLINICAL 24 STAFFING; HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; IMPERIAL CARE HCS; KATVIC; LILIES CARE; MEARS SUPPORTED LIVING; MEDD CARE SERVICES; MEDWAY CARE SERVICES; NURSE CALL; NURSING 24/7; O'PAUL HEALTHCARE SERVICES; PRECIOUS CARE SERVICES; PREMO GROUP; REVIVAL CARE SOLUTIONS; SAFE AT HOME CARE AND SUPPORT; SRS CARE SOLUTIONS (CENTRAL; SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK; T-BOT CARE DYNAMICS; TAILOR MAID HOME CARE; THE MUNGO FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## 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=MAR551535
- 3 Oct 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=OCT515409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515409
  Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS - This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551535
  Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS - This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779218
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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