--- title: "Consultancy Services - Care at Home ECM Readiness" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Consultancy Services - Care at Home ECM Readiness Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is inviting tenders for consultancy services to enhance Care at Home operational processes, prior to the implementation of an Electronic Care Monitoring (ECM) system. This initiative, under the Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB), focuses on streamlining and standardising care processes. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure that closes on 31st July 2026. Located in the Argyll and Bute region, specific focus is on the services category, aligning with the CPV code 79411000. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically, with the bidding process supported by a comprehensive guide on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in healthcare system optimisation and implementation. Companies that can offer solutions to increase efficiency and align current processes with the ECM will find this lucrative. The contract will span 540 days with an option for a six-month extension, balancing a focus on quality (60%) and competitive pricing (40%). This is a promising opportunity for firms aiming to expand into public sector healthcare services, bringing the potential for future collaborations with local government bodies. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) is seeking a consultant to support the streamlining, standardisation, and optimisation of Care at Home operational processes in preparation for the introduction of an Electronic Care Monitoring (ECM) system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement is focused on preparing the HSCP's Adult Care Service for ECM and to support its introduction and effective operation. The aim is to ensure that current processes, structures, and ways of working are efficient, consistent, and aligned to the ECM to maximise the benefits of the investment.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: Extension of up to 6 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559220 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559220 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559220 Consultancy Services - Care at Home ECM Readiness - Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) is seeking a consultant to support the streamlining, standardisation, and optimisation of Care at Home operational processes in preparation for the introduction of an Electronic Care Monitoring (ECM) system. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836214 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836214 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836214 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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