Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults - NEW ENTRANTS
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Medical Equipment and Social Work. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 25.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 5, 2032.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 health and medical services 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
This Contract Notice confirms that the Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement').
This Flexible Framework Agreement was established for the provision of Care at Home Services which will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within West Dunbartonshire and who are clients of the Council acting on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3, Additional Information.
The value provided in II.1.5 is an ESTIMATE only for the total period of the Flexible Framework of 5 years, with an option to extend a further 2 years which will be 5 April 2033.
West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified, experienced and registered Providers onto an open and flexible Care at Home Framework for Adults.
The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3.
The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year.
West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified, experienced and registered Providers onto an open and flexible Care at Home Framework for Adults.
The Services required under the terms of this Flexible Framework are those which fall under Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 (SDS) Options 2 and 3.
The Service shall be delivered in a range of ways including providing personal care, personal support and housing support within Supported Persons own homes, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, each day per year.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 16, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 056618-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Council has issued 78 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 44 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. 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 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by West Dunbartonshire 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 Health & Medical 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 ยฃ25,000,000 - ยฃ25,000,000. 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 UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 056618-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is October 5, 2032. You have 2293 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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