--- title: "Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026) Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is inviting new applicants for their Care at Home & Housing Support Service, under a flexible framework agreement specifically for Lot 2—Ad Hoc Call of Services. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing on the general public services sector, with the delivery location specified as East Ayrshire, UKM93. The tender, initiated on 8 January 2026, follows an open procedure and is currently active. Interested parties must express interest by 12 noon on 6 February, with the submission deadline set for 12 noon on 9 February 2026. The framework agreement commenced in April 2024 and will continue until 31 March 2029, allowing annual entry for new service providers. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to service providers specializing in care at home and housing support services. Particularly, smaller businesses capable of delivering ad hoc services or interested in expanding into geographical block areas as defined under Lot 1 might find this framework advantageous. The flexible nature of the framework allows annual participation, ideally positioning agile and responsive service providers to benefit from the evolving requirements of East Ayrshire Council. With community benefits included in the requirement, it offers an additional incentive for those businesses aiming to make a positive societal impact alongside their service offerings. ## Notice Framework Agreement for Care at Home and Housing Support Services (Lot 2 only) - New Applicants January 2026. NOTE: Service Providers currently included in Lots 1 and 2 of the Framework do not need to re-apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As per the previously advertised Notice, the Flexible Framework commenced in April 2024 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise for Lot 2 (Ad Hoc Call of Services) ONLY. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. Note that the initial 5 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2024, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2029 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Care at home and housing support encompasses personal and community support including practical and personal care and support which enables individuals to do things for themselves, rather than doing things to or doing things for individuals. Lot 2 of the Framework will be for ad hoc call off services as and when required which will be smaller total volume care packages which are out with the block contracts of Lot 1. However Service Providers within Lot 2 will have the opportunity to apply for a geographical block area in Lot 1 should a new Service Provider be required for a specific block area; in these circumstances a mini tender would be carried between all the existing Service Providers within Lot 2. It should be noted that the Council does not guarantee any level of service within Lot 2 or that there will be an opportunity to be included in Lot 1. The Framework will be flexible to allow new entrants to join Lot 2 annually. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553071 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 1 Apr 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=APR553071 - 8 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546781 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546781 Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026) - Framework Agreement for Care at Home and Housing Support Services (Lot 2 only) - New Applicants January 2026. NOTE: Service Providers currently included in Lots 1 and 2 of the Framework do not need to re-apply. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553071 Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026) - Framework Agreement for Care at Home and Housing Support Services (Lot 2 only) - New Applicants January 2026. NOTE: Service Providers currently included in Lots 1 and 2 of the Framework do not need to re-apply. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819324 - https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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