Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12

South Lanarkshire Council

Published: Mar 5, 2026

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

Services contract by South Lanarkshire Council (United Kingdom): Adult Supported Living - Procured Service. social development. Submission deadline Sep 2026.

This is a services contract in the social protection and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Safety Nets and Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 225.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 4, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Council has an on-going requirement to procure Adult Supported Living Services. The Services will support vulnerable adults to live
in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able.
The Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework
or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the
Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74 – 76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate Supported Person's choice.

Lot: Lot 2 - Enhanced Care — Lot 2 - Enhanced Care
The Council is procuring services for vulnerable adults who have been assessed by the Council as requiring enhanced care. Contracts
awarded under Lot 2 will be awarded in accordance with the arrangements detailed in Attachment 5 Call on Procedure. No Prices are being
sought for Lot 2 at this time.
Enhanced Care is defined as a where the Supported Person’s presentation requires the support of a staff group with an advanced skill set
who have validated competencies in routinely responding to unpredictable and high risk situations.
Bids for Lot 2 only will NOT be accepted by the Council.
Bidders should note that the Council are not giving or implying any guarantee in respect of the value or volume of any services to be awarded under this Procured Service Arrangement.

Lot: Lot 1 - Standard Care — Lot 1 - Standard Care
The Council is procuring Services for vulnerable adults and the term “Lot” could be seen as incompatible with the principles of
individualisation and the procurement of social care services. The process however is a formal procurement procedure carried out within
The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 where Section 5. Conduct of the Procedure Regulation 47 details the arrangements for
the division of contracts into lots. The use of this term for this procurement process is therefore unavoidable.
Lot 1 - Standard care has 9 sub categories as below:
Lot 1(a) - People with learning disabilities
Lot 1(b) - People with physical disabilities
Lot 1(c) - People with mental health problems
Lot 1(d) - People with acquired or traumatic brain injury
Lot 1(e) - People who are hearing impaired
Lot 1(f) - People who are visually impaired
Lot 1(g) - People with autism
Lot 1(h) - People with substance misuse/addiction problems
Lot 1(i) - People who are in receipt of palliative/end of life care.
Contracts awarded under Lot 1 will be awarded in accordance with the arrangements detailed in Attachment 5 Call on Procedure.
Bidders should note that the Council are not giving or implying any guarantee in respect of the value or volume of any services to be
awarded under this Procured Service Arrangement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on March 5, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About South Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council has issued 202 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 86 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Social Protection & Welfare, Education & Training, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. You have 72 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Lanarkshire Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £225,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.