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Care at Home Services

Social work and related services
Scotland (UKM63)
Scotland (UKM81)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published12
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Argyll and Bute Council: "Care at Home Services". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 12 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityArgyll and Bute CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Argyll and Bute Council
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Published history for Argyll and Bute Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
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Competition Density
3.7Bids / Report
36% 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: 125 active published awards; 125 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. Price reduction 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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 AuthorityArgyll and Bute Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published10 Dec 2025, 12:57 GMT
Last source update10 Dec 2025, 12:57 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationSocial work and related services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM63)
Scotland (UKM81)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0407af
What is being bought
Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    10 Dec 2025, 12:57 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    10 Dec 2025, 12:57 GMT
  3. tender value changed
    8 May 2024, 08:49 BST
  4. Status changed to published status
    8 May 2024, 08:49 BST
  5. Official notice release published
    8 May 2024, 08:49 BST
  6. Submission deadline changed to published date
    8 May 2024, 08:49 BST
  7. Status changed to active
    15 Apr 2024, 16:59 BST
  8. Official notice release published
    15 Apr 2024, 16:59 BST
  9. Submission deadline changed to 16 May 2024, 12:00 BST
    15 Apr 2024, 16:59 BST
  10. Published value updated to £48,000,000
    4 Oct 2023, 08:51 BST
  11. Status changed to planned
    4 Oct 2023, 08:51 BST
  12. Official notice release published
    4 Oct 2023, 08:51 BST
  13. Buyer information updated
    4 Oct 2023, 08:51 BST
Lots and requirements (12)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Care at Home Services - Mid Argyll
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #10
    Mobile Team - Helensburgh & Lomond
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The purpose of the teams is to provide a “front end” to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #11
    Mobile Team - Cowal
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The purpose of the teams is to provide a “front end” to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #12
    Mobile Team - Bute
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The purpose of the teams is to provide a “front end” to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #2
    Care at Home Services - Kintyre
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #3
    Care at Home Services - Oban & Lorn
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #4
    Care at Home Services - Helensburgh & Lomond
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #5
    Care at Home Services - Cowal
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 9 · #6
    Care at Home Services - Bute
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Argyll and Bute Council are developing a Flexible Framework of providers to deliver Care at Home Services primarily for adults with physical disabilities (age 16+) and older people (age 65+) under Options 2, 3 and 4 of the Social Care (Self Directed Support) Scotland Act 2013. Replacement Care for the purpose of a Short Break for the carer in not in scope of this contract. Live-in Services are not in scope of this contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 10 · #7
    Mobile Team- Mid Argyll
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The purpose of the teams is to provide a “front end” to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 11 · #8
    Mobile Team - Kintyre
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The purpose of the teams is to provide a “front end” to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 12 · #9
    Mobile Team- Oban & Lorn
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The purpose of the teams is to provide a “front end” to care at home services by providing a rapid response to the request for Care at Home services within the lot. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    10 Dec 2025, 12:57 GMT
  2. Award active
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  13. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  14. Contract active
    Signed 8 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST · £943,043
  15. Contract active
    Signed 8 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST · £943,043
  16. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £943,043
  17. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £1
  18. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £943,043
  19. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £943,043
  20. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £943,043
  21. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £1
  22. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £1
  23. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £1
  24. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £1
  25. Contract active
    Signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · £1
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Carr Gomm
Not published · Not published · active
Careplus, Carr Gomm, DB Effusive Care LTD, TDM Consulting Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Carr Gomm
Not published · Not published · active
Carr Gomm
Not published · Not published · active
Carr Gomm
Not published · Not published · active
Carr Gomm
Not published · Not published · active
Carr Gomm
Not published · Not published · active
Argyll Homecare Ltd, Carers Direct Limited, Carr Gomm, DB Effusive Care LTD, TDM Consulting Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Carers Direct Limited, DB Effusive Care LTD, TDM Consulting Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Carers Direct Limited, Carr Gomm, DB Effusive Care LTD, TDM Consulting Ltd, Trust Housing Association Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Care4Life Services Ltd, Carers Direct Limited, Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Ltd, DB Effusive Care LTD, Joan's Carers Ltd, Premier Healthcare, Quality Care Scotland Ltd, TDM Consulting Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
COWAL CARE SERVICES Ltd, Carr Gomm, Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Ltd, DB Effusive Care LTD, TDM Consulting Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Mobile Team - Helensburgh & Lomond
£943,043 · signed 8 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Mobile Team - Cowal
£943,043 · signed 8 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Mobile Team- Oban & Lorn
£943,043 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Care at Home Services - Bute
£1 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Mobile Team- Mid Argyll
£943,043 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Mobile Team - Kintyre
£943,043 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Mobile Team - Bute
£943,043 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Care at Home Services - Mid Argyll
£1 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Care at Home Services - Kintyre
£1 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Care at Home Services - Oban & Lorn
£1 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Care at Home Services - Helensburgh & Lomond
£1 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Care at Home Services - Cowal
£1 · signed 2 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 5 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 5 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 1)
smeBids: 4 (lot 1)
bids: 2 (lot 10)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 10)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 10)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 10)
smeBids: 1 (lot 10)
bids: 2 (lot 11)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 11)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 11)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 11)
smeBids: 1 (lot 11)
bids: 2 (lot 12)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 12)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 12)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 12)
smeBids: 1 (lot 12)
bids: 3 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 3 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 3 (lot 2)
smeBids: 3 (lot 2)
bids: 5 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 5 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 3)
smeBids: 3 (lot 3)
bids: 8 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 8 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 8 (lot 4)
smeBids: 7 (lot 4)
bids: 5 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 5 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 5)
smeBids: 3 (lot 5)
bids: 4 (lot 6)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 4 (lot 6)
smeBids: 3 (lot 6)
bids: 2 (lot 7)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 7)
smeBids: 1 (lot 7)
bids: 1 (lot 8)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 8)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 8)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 1 (lot 8)
smeBids: 1 (lot 8)
bids: 1 (lot 9)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 9)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 9)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 1 (lot 9)
smeBids: 1 (lot 9)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Argyll and Bute Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-3190
View buyer profile

  • Argyll and Bute Council
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM, PA31 8RT
    samantha.torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk
    +44 1546604145

  • Argyll Homecare Ltd
    supplier

    24 Argyll Street, Lochgilphead, UK, PA31 8NE
    +44 1546600333

  • COWAL CARE SERVICES Ltd
    supplier

    93 Octavia Terrace, Greenock, UKM63, PA16 7PY
    +44 1369707707

  • Care4Life Services Ltd
    supplier

    1/2 Ravenswood, Shore Road, Helensburgh, UKM63, G84 0LR
    +44 1436842111

  • Careplus
    supplier

    41, Mountstuart Road, Rothesay, UKM6, PA20 9EB
    +44 1700502650

  • Carers Direct Limited
    supplier

    31 James Street, Helensburgh, UKM81, G84 8AS
    +44 1436671389

  • Carr Gomm
    supplier

    SPACE, 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh, UKM, EH16 4NT
    +44 1316594777

  • Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Ltd
    supplier

    Lime Tree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, UK, FK10 1EX
    +44 7851255505

  • DB Effusive Care LTD
    supplier

    2, 12 West Pilton Green LTD, Edinburgh, UKM, EH4 4HT
    +44 7429525211

  • Dunoon Sheriff Court
    reviewBody

    Dunoon

  • Joan's Carers Ltd
    supplier

    25, West King Street, Helensburgh, UKM81, G84 8UW
    +44 7984131639

  • Premier Healthcare
    supplier

    102a West Princes Street, Helensburgh, UKM81, G84 8XD
    +44 1436674477

  • Quality Care Scotland Ltd
    supplier

    29 Nethercliffe Avenue, Glasgow, UKM81, G443UH
    +44 7784406002

  • TDM Consulting Ltd
    supplier

    Spaces, 100 West George Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G2 1PP
    +44 3335775530

  • Trust Housing Association Ltd
    supplier

    12 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, UKM, EH14 1RL
    +44 1314444995
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