--- title: "Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026) Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is reopening the tender for the provision of Care at Home services aimed at adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health under a flexible framework. The tender is part of the broader category of general public services and is located in East Ayrshire, with services specifically targeting the framework initially launched in April 2025. It is currently in the tender stage under an open procedure, with interested parties required to submit their electronic expressions of interest by 13 March 2026 at noon and final submissions by 16 March 2026 at noon. The tender process is conducted through PCS-Tender, with the title "Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026)". This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience or interest in providing support to adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health. Qualified service providers have the chance to join an existing flexible framework, which allows new entrants, thus enabling businesses to expand their market reach in the public sector. With electronic payment and ordering capabilities, business operations may also benefit from streamlined processes. Suitable businesses that meet the criteria outlined in the ITT documents and can demonstrate requisite staff qualifications will find this a fitting opportunity to grow their services in East Ayrshire. ## Notice Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (Reopening - February 2026) NOTE: Service Providers currently included in the Framework which commenced in April 2025 do not need to re-apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In accordance with the terms for the Council's Flexible Framework for Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY Note that the initial 3 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2025, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2028 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: 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=FEB549495 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 12 Feb 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=FEB549495 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549495 Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026) - Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (Reopening - February 2026) NOTE: Service Providers currently included in the Framework which commenced in April 2025 do not need to re-apply. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819441 - https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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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