--- title: "Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-09" --- # Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219.json) ## Summary Falkirk Council has initiated a tender for the "Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service". This public procurement process falls under the industry category of General Public Services and targets the UKM76 region. The tender, with an estimated value of £1,600,000, is currently at the "Tender" stage, with the reopening scheduled to admit new entrants under the same exceptional terms as the original tender from April 1, 2022. The procurement method is an "Open procedure", and submissions are to be made electronically by 11:00 on March 9, 2026. The tender calls for services to children and young people up to 18 years old, providing flexible support domestically or in the community. This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in working with children and young people with diverse needs, including disabilities, mental health issues, and complex health challenges. Companies that can consistently deliver high-quality, responsive services while maintaining robust partnerships with families are well-suited for this tender. The framework allows for bids on one or all lots, encouraging specialist service providers to contribute. Additionally, the requirement for strong community benefits and the potential for extensions provide significant growth opportunities for businesses committed to impactful service delivery in the social care sector. ## Notice UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2026 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Children's Support at Home Service commenced on 01 April 2022. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The Council seeks to commission a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service. Providers shall have the capability to work with children and young people, between the ages of 0 and 18 years, where there is an identified need to provide a flexible Support at Home service to the individual child or their parents/carers within the home environment or in the community. The Framework will run for a period of 2 years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. Bidders may bid for one or all Lots. ### Lot Information Complex Support at Home The Council seeks to commission flexible, responsive and consistently high quality services. Providers shall have the capability to work with children & young people with complex health needs as a result of disability, between the ages of 0 and 18 years. Service Users may have a range of support needs including specific support requirements attributed to physical disability, learning disability, mental health difficulties, sensory impairment, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge. Providers shall have the ability to work with Service Users who may be reluctant to engage. Support at Home Providers shall have the capability to work in partnership with families to support daily routines and ensure children's needs are met at home. The services provided should be flexible, responsive and consistently to a high quality standard with the outcomes identified in the Child' Plan being central to all discussions and the decision making process. In order to deliver individual outcomes Providers are expected to work with the Team Around the Child and share information appropriately with the child, family and Lead Professional. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549128 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL | | Locality | LARBERT | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK5 4RU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 9 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=FEB549128 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549128 Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service - UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2026 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Children's Support at Home Service commenced on 01 April 2022. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The Council seeks to commission a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service. Providers shall have the capability to work with children and young people, between the ages of 0 and 18 years, where there is an identified need to provide a flexible Support at Home service to the individual child or their parents/carers within the home environment or in the community. The Framework will run for a period of 2 years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. Bidders may bid for one or all Lots. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822219 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822219.json.