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# Foundations for Change Flexible Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/foundations-for-change-flexible-framework-supporting-adults-aged-18-65-ocds-h6vhtk-06b369). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Dunbartonshire Council: "Foundations for Change Flexible Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £23,690,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [West Dunbartonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-dunbartonshire-council-ons-s12000039)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £23,690,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 July 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social work and related services
- **Delivery Location:** UKM81
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b369`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/foundations-for-change-flexible-framework-supporting-adults-aged-18-65-ocds-h6vhtk-06b369#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/foundations-for-change-flexible-framework-supporting-adults-aged-18-65-ocds-h6vhtk-06b369#participate

## Description
Flexible framework for the provision of support services for adults aged 18–65 across multiple service areas.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Learning Disabilities (including complex needs and behaviours that challenge)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,948,333
- **Description:** This lot relates to the provision of specialist support services for adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities, including individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
Providers must demonstrate experience delivering person-centred...

### Lot 2: Physical Disabilities
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,948,333
- **Description:** This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18–65 with physical disabilities.
Providers must demonstrate experience in delivering flexible, outcomes-focused support that promotes independence, mobility and community engageme...

### Lot 3: Cognitive Impairment (including acquired brain injury)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,948,333
- **Description:** This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18–65 with cognitive impairments, including acquired brain injury.
Providers must demonstrate experience supporting individuals with complex cognitive and neurological conditions.

### Lot 4: Sensory Impairment
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,948,333
- **Description:** This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18–65 with sensory impairments.
Providers must demonstrate experience supporting communication, accessibility and independence.

### Lot 5: Mental Health (including severe and enduring conditions)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,948,333
- **Description:** This lot relates to the provision of support services for adults aged 18–65 with mental health conditions.
Providers must demonstrate experience supporting recovery, resilience and community integration.

### Lot 6: All Services (Lots 1–5)
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £3,948,333
- **Description:** This lot relates to the provision of services across all service areas within this framework.
Providers must demonstrate the capability to deliver across multiple service areas and support a wide range of needs.

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F055412-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-11T15:25:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T09:13:29.104Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06b369