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Published 5 Jun 2026, 16:22 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Foundations for Change Flexible Framework for Additional Support Services (Adults Aged 18–65)

Official notice

Authority: West Dunbartonshire Council (Local council)

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£23,690,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 17 Jul 2026
Lots 6see the lot list below

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP) is seeking to establish a Flexible Framework for the provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65.

Services will support individuals with a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, sensory impairments and mental health conditions.

The Framework will operate on a flexible basis, allowing new providers to apply for admission throughout its term.

  • How the procedure runs: https://www.procurementjourney.scot/

CPV: Community health services · Guidance and counselling services · Social services · Social work and related services · Social work services · Welfare services for disabled people

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £620,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Learning Disabilities (including complex needs and behaviours that challenge)Published value£13,090,000

Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

Services will be person centred, outcomes focused and delivered in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3. Providers will support individuals to live independently within their communities and work in partnership with the HSCP and other agencies.

Services must be capable of delivery on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis where required.

The duration of the framework exceeds four years due to the complex and long term nature of the services being delivered. Continuity of care for vulnerable individuals, workforce stability and the need for providers to invest in sustainable service delivery models require a longer term arrangement. The flexible structure of the framework ensures ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs. Additional information: This lot forms part of a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Delivery: Scotland · West Dunbartonshire
Lot #2Physical DisabilitiesPublished value£3,740,000

Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with physical disabilities.

Services will support individuals to maximise independence and achieve personal outcomes, including delivery of personal care, mobility support and community engagement.

Services will be delivered in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3 and must reflect a person centred, outcomes based approach. Services must be capable of delivery on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis where required.

The duration of the framework exceeds four years due to the complex and long term nature of the services being delivered. Continuity of care for vulnerable individuals, workforce stability and the need for providers to invest in sustainable service delivery models require a longer term arrangement. The flexible structure of the framework ensures ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs. Additional information: This lot forms part of a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Delivery: Scotland · West Dunbartonshire
Lot #3Cognitive Impairment (including Acquired Brain Injury)ceiling above

Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with cognitive impairments, including acquired brain injury.

Providers will deliver tailored support to meet complex cognitive and behavioural needs, supporting individuals to maintain independence and achieve agreed outcomes.

Services will be delivered in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3 and must be flexible and responsive, including provision on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis where required.

The duration of the framework exceeds four years due to the complex and long term nature of the services being delivered. Continuity of care for vulnerable individuals, workforce stability and the need for providers to invest in sustainable service delivery models require a longer term arrangement. The flexible structure of the framework ensures ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs. Additional information: This lot forms part of a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Delivery: Scotland · West Dunbartonshire
Lot #4Sensory Impairmentceiling above

Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with sensory impairments.

Services will support individuals with visual and or hearing impairments to live independently and access their communities.

Support must be tailored to individual needs and delivered in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3 using a person centred, outcomes based approach. Services must be available on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis where required.

The duration of the framework exceeds four years due to the complex and long term nature of the services being delivered. Continuity of care for vulnerable individuals, workforce stability and the need for providers to invest in sustainable service delivery models require a longer term arrangement. The flexible structure of the framework ensures ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs. Additional information: This lot forms part of a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Delivery: Scotland · West Dunbartonshire
Lot #5Mental Health (including severe and enduring conditions)Published value£1,870,000

Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with mental health conditions, including severe and enduring needs.

Services will promote recovery, independence and social inclusion, supporting individuals to achieve outcomes aligned to their care plans.

Services will be delivered in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3 and must be responsive and available on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis where required.

The duration of the framework exceeds four years due to the complex and long term nature of the services being delivered. Continuity of care for vulnerable individuals, workforce stability and the need for providers to invest in sustainable service delivery models require a longer term arrangement. The flexible structure of the framework ensures ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs. Additional information: This lot forms part of a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Delivery: Scotland · West Dunbartonshire
Lot #6All Services (Lots 1–5)Published value£23,690,000

Provision of additional support services across all service areas outlined in Lots 1 to 5.

Providers must demonstrate the capability to deliver services across multiple client groups including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, sensory impairments and mental health.

Services must be delivered in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3 using a person centred, outcomes focused approach. Services must be flexible and available on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis where required.

The duration of the framework exceeds four years due to the complex and long term nature of the services being delivered. Continuity of care for vulnerable individuals, workforce stability and the need for providers to invest in sustainable service delivery models require a longer term arrangement. The flexible structure of the framework ensures ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs. Additional information: This lot forms part of a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Delivery: Scotland · West Dunbartonshire

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

This procurement uses the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime. It establishes a multi-supplier flexible framework for additional support services for adults aged 18–65. Evaluation will be based on MEAT (Quality 80%, Price 20%). Bidders must submit SPD, technical and commercial responses. The framework will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.

Conditions of participation1
  • Technical & professional ability

    The delivery of the services under this Framework is subject to regulatory requirements.

    Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate in accordance with the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 for the delivery of relevant care services.

    Providers must also ensure that all staff are suitably qualified and, where applicable, registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or other relevant regulatory bodies, in accordance with applicable legislation and national care standards.

Shortlisting
Bidders must demonstrate their suitability to deliver the services in accordance with the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation. This will include assessment of: - compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements - registration with the Care Inspectorate where applicable - economic and financial standing - technical and professional ability, including experience of delivering similar services - capacity to deliver person centred, outcomes focused services aligned with Self Directed Support (SDS) Full details of the selection criteria and evaluation methodology are provided within the Invitation to Tender documentation available via PCS-T.
What this means for your bid
  • “Foundations for Change Flexible Framework for Additional Support…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
5 Jun 2026, 16:22 BST
Last source update
12 Jun 2026, 15:59 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-055847
Classification (CPV)
Community health servicesGuidance and counselling servicesSocial servicesSocial work and related servicesSocial work servicesWelfare services for disabled people
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM81)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af1e Find a Tender
How it runs
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Performance terms

The contract will be performed in accordance with the Service Specification, Terms and Conditions and all applicable legislation.

Providers must deliver person centred, outcomes focused services in line with Self Directed Support Option 2 and Option 3. Providers must ensure appropriate staffing, training, supervision and quality assurance arrangements and be capable of delivering services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year where required.

Providers must comply with Care Inspectorate requirements and all relevant regulatory standards.

The Framework will operate as a flexible arrangement open to new entrants.

In line with the published Flexible Framework Terms, any changes in law will take precedence and workforce matters will be managed in line with framework variation procedures.

Publisher note: This procurement is conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This procurement establishes a flexible framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration. Providers who meet the selection and award criteria may apply to join the framework after the initial award. Admission to the framework does not guarantee any volume of work. Services will be commissioned on a call-off basis. In line with the published Flexible Framework Terms, should any requirements be subject to changes in law, such changes will take precedence. Workforce matters will be managed in line with framework variation procedures. All tender documentation is available via PCS‑T and responses must be submitted electronically through PCS‑T. (SC Ref:834610)

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en

Timeline

12 Jun 2026 → 17 Jul 2026 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published136 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 15:59 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends102 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to cancelled
    12 Jun 2026, 15:59 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 6

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

West Dunbartonshire Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authoritySocial protection 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, Scotland, G82 1QLContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Sheriff CourtReview body DumbartonContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.