--- title: "Care at Home Service Review" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Care at Home Service Review Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239.json) ## Summary The procurement process, managed by Argyll and Bute Council, involves a planned tender titled "Care at Home Service Review," which falls under the category of general public services. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the prospective award intended for consultancy services related to transforming Adult Care at Home Services in the Argyll and Bute region, specifically within UKM63 and UKM81. This initiative forms a part of the broader transformation programme for Adult Care and seeks to address the service strategies over a period of two years. The procurement will officially start after a market sounding and consultation phase, with a future notice date set for 4th June 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care consultancy, particularly those experienced with service transformation and stakeholder collaboration. It calls for a consultant to work alongside service management in reviewing, designing, and implementing change within the service structure. Firms with expertise in developing strategic transformation plans and managing organisational change will find this tender beneficial for business growth. The focus on a long-term collaborative effort emphasises opportunities for enterprises that are adept at navigating the complexities of social care service management and transformation within the public sector. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Integration Joint Board (IJB) are seeking a consultant experienced in the area of social care, to lead on key aspects of our transformation programme regarding Adult Care at Home Services in Argyll and Bute and, alongside service management, lead on the implementation of the service changes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The HSCP requires a consultant experienced in this subject area to work alongside the existing service management to design and implement change over a 2 year period. The programme will: Undertake a comprehensive review of current Care at Home services and practise and provide evidence based, context-specific and tailored recommendations for service improvement and transformation; Develop the service transformation plan and implement it over a 2 year period; Delivery of a communications and change management strategy; Collaborate with stakeholders to co produce the plan and implement it in line with the partnership ethos of the HSCP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555310 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jun 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555310 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555310&idx=1 6th May 2026 - RFI Care at Home Service Review - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555310 Care at Home Service Review - Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Integration Joint Board (IJB) are seeking a consultant experienced in the area of social care, to lead on key aspects of our transformation programme regarding Adult Care at Home Services in Argyll and Bute and, alongside service management, lead on the implementation of the service changes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831239 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831239 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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