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Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (1st Reopening)

South Ayrshire Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 23:01.

Opportunity overview

Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (1st Reopening)

Classification

  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85310000 — Social work services
  • CPV85312000 — Social work services without accommodation
  • CPV85312310 — Guidance services

Lots

  • South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (CE-163-22) The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 15 May 2024 allows for re-opening to new Providers. 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. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CE-163-22-1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Service Providers must be appropriately registered with the Care Inspectorate with an approved registration for the client group that Service Providers shall be supporting with the relevant Regulatory Bodies and the Care Inspectorate in terms of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 is required of all Service Providers for: - Support Service – Care at Home - Housing Support Services Evidence for this requirement will be requested at the “Request for Documentation” Stage.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
It is a requirement of this procurement that Service Providers and their Staff ensure the accreditation requirements for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has taken place within the required timescales

Contract terms

Performance Terms
100% Quality
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
This Framework is a Flexible Framework Agreement operating under the Light Touch Regime and is not subject to the standard 4 year maximum term, allowing for a longer duration where appropriate to the services required.

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
29 Jun 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Expected award period

Starts
29 Jun 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
29 Jun 2026, 12:00

Recurrence

Description
This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for “new entrants” to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at any time to “new entrants” to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (CE-163-22) The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 15 May 2024 allows for re-opening to new Providers. 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. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
This Flexible Framework Agreement shall allow for “new entrants” to be admitted as Service Providers, after it has been established. The Flexible Framework Agreement may be reopened at any time to “new entrants” to support continuity of Service delivery and meet future demand.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312000
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
85312310
Description
Guidance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM94

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
South Ayrshire Council
Id
GB-FTS-4854

Identifier

Legal Name
South Ayrshire Council

Address

Street Address
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Locality
Ayr
Region
UKM94
Postal Code
KA7 1DR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 3001230900

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Ayr Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-11690

Identifier

Legal Name
Ayr Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Ayr
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Ayr · UKM94 · KA7 1DR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM94

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 044890-2026tender ·