Official UK procurement notice
Foundations for Change Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65 Years with Additional Support Needs
Authority: West Dunbartonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWest 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
CPV: Social work and related services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 999 suppliers
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 8 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery 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 DisabilityRenewalPublished 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.
Lot #2AutismRenewalPublished 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
Lot #3Complex NeedsRenewalPublished 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.
Lot #4Physical DisabilityRenewalPublished 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
Lot #5Cognitive Impairment (Including Acquired Brain Injury)Renewalceiling above
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.
Lot #6Sensory ImpairmentRenewalceiling above
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.
Lot #7Mental Health (Including Severe and Enduring Conditions)RenewalPublished 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.
Lot #8All Lots 1 to 7RenewalPublished 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.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 80
- Price: 20
- Suitability
Economic operators must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Care at Home Service, or be capable of obtaining such registration prior to commencement of service delivery.
Providers must maintain Care Inspectorate registration throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement and comply with all relevant legislative, regulatory and professional requirements.
Providers must ensure that employees are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council where required and maintain compliance with all applicable registration standards.
The successful Provider must maintain a minimum Care Inspectorate inspection score of 3 (Adequate) across all inspected key questions for the duration of the Framework.
- Economic & financial standing
Bidders will be required to demonstrate economic and financial standing appropriate to the scale and nature of the Framework. Assessment of financial standing will be undertaken through the Single Procurement Document (SPD) and may include review of annual accounts, turnover, financial ratios and any other information considered necessary by the Council.
The Council reserves the right to seek additional financial information where required to assess financial viability.
Minimum: Bidders must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to deliver the services and meet the requirements of the Framework Agreement. Assessment of financial standing will be undertaken through the SPD and financial checks carried out by the Council. The Council reser… - Technical & professional ability
Bidders must demonstrate relevant technical and professional ability to deliver community based support services for adults aged 18 to 65 years requiring additional support.
Providers must demonstrate experience relevant to the Lots applied for and evidence appropriate staffing arrangements, training, qualifications, quality assurance systems, safeguarding arrangements and experience of delivering outcomes focused support services.
Minimum: Providers must be suitably experienced, qualified and registered to deliver the services for the Lots applied for. Providers must maintain Care Inspectorate registration as a Care at Home Service and demonstrate robust arrangements for recruitment, training, supervision, quality … - Technical & professional ability
Execution of the service is reserved to providers registered as Care at Home Services with the Care Inspectorate. Successful providers must maintain registration throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement and comply with all relevant legislative, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Foundations for Change Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65 Years…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 999 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
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
- Closed
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 21 Sept 2026 – …
- Authority reference
2425-41- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-068976- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Providers must maintain Care Inspectorate registration as a Care at Home Service throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.
Providers must comply with all relevant legislation, Care Inspectorate requirements, Scottish Social Services Council requirements, adult protection guidance, fair work practices and the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement.
Providers must maintain appropriate staffing levels, workforce qualifications, training arrangements, quality assurance systems, outcome monitoring arrangements and safeguarding procedures throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.
Providers must deliver outcomes focused, person centred services in accordance with Self Directed Support principles and the requirements of the Foundations for Change Flexible Framework.
- Review procedure
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.
Publisher note: This procurement relates to the establishment of the Foundations for Change Flexible Framework for additional support services supporting adults aged 18 to 65 years old. The Framework will operate for an initial period of 60 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The estimated Framework value is 23,690,000 inclusive of VAT. This value represents the maximum estimated value of the Framework and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed level of expenditure. The Framework will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration, subject to successful completion of the procurement process and satisfaction of the published selection and award criteria. The Framework is divided into 8 lots. Award criteria: Quality 80%, Price 20%. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836454. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits will form part of this procurement. Successful Providers will be expected to support community benefit outcomes proportionate to the value and nature of services delivered. Community benefits may include employability opportunities, work placements, support for local communities, training opportunities, volunteering activity and other social value initiatives. Delivery of community benefits will be monitored throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement. (SC Ref:836454)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 21 Sept 2026, 12:30 BST
Timeline
22 Jul 2026 → 21 Sept 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published97 days ago22 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends39 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened35 days ago21 Sept 2026, 12:30 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Dumbarton Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.