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Foundations for Change Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65 Years with Additional Support Needs

services
Open procedure
Social work and related services
Scotland (UKM81)
Open submission portal
Published value
£23,690,000
Submission deadline 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published8
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 13:10 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Core facts published
Deadline: 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission route published
Scope structure
8lots
8 lots · 8 published items
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~48 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 48 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 85)
Based on 36,437 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
5.15%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
1 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
48 days
Median time between deadline and award
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Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
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similar value band
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similar value band
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Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: West Dunbartonshire Council: "Foundations for Change Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65 Years with Additional Support Needs". Published status: active. Published value: £23,690,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Contracting AuthorityWest Dunbartonshire CouncilScope & CategoriesSERVICES (8 lots)Submission Window
10d 10h left
18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission Gateway
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Legal Basis & Regime32014L0024 · Open procedureEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£23,690,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: West Dunbartonshire Council
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for West Dunbartonshire Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
5.42Bids / Report (median)
58.33% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 12 active published awards; 12 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityWest Dunbartonshire Council
Procedure methodOpen procedure
Procurement categoryservices
Statusactive
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisCELEX · 32014L0024
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesen
Published22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
Last source update22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
Recurring procurementNo
ClassificationSocial work and related services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM81)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06d06f
How to participate
Open submission portal
Submission method{"electronicSubmission"}
Electronic submissionNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Submission languagesen
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
E-Sourcing Portal
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
Open portal
Submission instructions
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
What is being bought
West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership seeks to establish an Open Flexible Framework for the provision of community support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years who require additional support due to learning disability, autism, complex needs, physical disability, cognitive impairment including acquired brain injury, sensory impairment and mental health challenges. Services will be delivered through Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3 and will adopt an outcomes focused, person centred approach designed to maximise independence, improve quality of life and support individuals to live the lives they choose within their communities. The Framework will remain open during its lifetime and providers may apply for one or more Lots
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £23,690,000
    22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
  5. Buyer information updated
    22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 – Learning Disability
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£13,090,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with a learning disability requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with a learning disability. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 – Autism
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£1,250,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with autism requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteri Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with autism. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 – Complex Needs
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£2,490,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with complex needs including behaviours that challenge and health related support needs under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process and supporting individuals with complex health and behavioural support requirements. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with complex needs including behaviours that challenge and health related support needs. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Lot 4 – Physical Disability
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£3,740,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with physical disabilities requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with physical disabilities. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Lot 5 – Cognitive Impairment (Including Acquired Brain Injury)
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£620,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with cognitive impairment, including acquired brain injury, requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with cognitive impairment, including acquired brain injury. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Lot 6 – Sensory Impairment
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£620,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with sensory impairment requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with sensory impairment. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
  • Lot 7 · #7
    Lot 7 – Mental Health (Including Severe and Enduring Conditions)
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£1,870,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with mental health support needs, including severe and enduring mental health conditions, under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, preventing hospital admission and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years with mental health support needs, including severe and enduring mental health conditions. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
  • Lot 8 · #8
    Lot 8 – All Lots 1 to 7
    active
    Options
    Renewal
    Published value£23,690,000
    Provision of community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years requiring additional support under Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3 across all service categories within the Foundations for Change Flexible Framework. This Lot covers Learning Disability, Autism, Complex Needs including behaviours that challenge and health related support needs, Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment including Acquired Brain Injury, Sensory Impairment and Mental Health including severe and enduring mental health conditions. The Service will support individuals to live the lives they choose through an outcomes focused and person centred approach. Services may include personal care, support with daily living, community participation, promoting independence, maintaining tenancies, preventing hospital admission and supporting positive outcomes identified through the My Life Assessment process. The Framework will remain open throughout its duration and new entrants may apply to join subject to meeting the relevant selection and award criteria. Additional information: This Lot relates to support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years across all service categories within the Foundations for Change Flexible Framework. The estimated value is a maximum estimated value only and does not guarantee expenditure. The Framework will operate as an Open Flexible Framework and remain open to new entrants throughout its duration.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalThe Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months. · The Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months.
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
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West Dunbartonshire Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-2840
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