--- title: "RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-08" --- # RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being planned by Argyll and Bute Council to improve Care at Home services in Oban, leveraging the expertise of the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). This is a request for information (RFI) to gather insights from existing and potential service providers. The process is in the planning stage with the aim of understanding the challenges and exploring sustainable delivery models to enhance service provision. Important dates include the deadline for responses, set for 22nd May 2026, and a future notice expected on 3rd August 2026. The procurement concerns the services sector, specifically targeting the region of Oban under the industry classification 85300000. This tender presents significant business opportunities for care service providers, especially those experienced with innovative and sustainable service delivery models. Companies with robust operational strategies and the ability to offer improved workforce stability and continuity of care will find themselves well-placed to contribute valuable insights to the HSCP's initiative. By engaging in this RFI, business entities can influence future commissioning arrangements, potentially leading to contracts that emphasise value for money and reduced operational risks for local authorities. This initiative particularly suits businesses that can mitigate reliance on agency staff and demonstrate an enduring commitment to service sustainability. ## Notice The Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking views from current and potential Care at Home service providers to inform future commissioning arrangements in Oban. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking views from current and potential Care at Home service providers to inform future commissioning arrangements in Oban. The HSCP is experiencing significant service sustainability challenges and wishes to understand whether alternative contracting or delivery models could realistically address these issues. The HSCP requires to reduce reliance on reactive or contingency arrangements and instead establish a model that is sustainable under normal operating conditions. Responses to the questions in this RFI will help the HSCP to: understand the true constraints on service sustainability from the provider perspective; test provider appetite and capacity for different contractual models and identify whether any option could: 1. End or significantly reduce HSCP reliance on agency staff 2. Improve workforce stability and continuity of care 3. Offer value for money and reduced operational risk for the HSCP. The HSCP is seeking responses by 22nd May 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555474 | | 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 | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555474 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555474&idx=1 8th May 2026 - RFI - Oban Care at Home - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555474 RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban - The Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking views from current and potential Care at Home service providers to inform future commissioning arrangements in Oban. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831461 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831461 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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