Official UK procurement notice
V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS
Authority: The City of Edinburgh Council (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionPlease note that this procurement process is a refresh on previous Notices published in 2022. The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for Home Based Care and other associated services. This will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to work in partnership with providers to increase capacity for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The EHSCP wishes to build community networks of support which will meet the changing requirements of Edinburgh Citizens. They require Home Based Care and associated services which are tailored to meet Edinburgh Citizen’s needs and can adapt by flexing capacity, whilst having a focus on sustainability, high standards of care, value for money and continuous improvement. The Flexible Purchasing system will be split into Categories and Sub-Categories (Lots), which are still in development, to cover the range of potential contracts which could be issued through the flexible purchasing system throughout the 10-year term. These may include: Category 1 - Home Based Care Re-design, Category 2 Individual Service Funds, Category 3 Specialised Services, Category 4 Associated Support Services. Due to the term of the opportunity, additional categories / sub-categories may be added in future, to reflect the Council’s requirements.
Applying to this system will provide the Council with a list of providers who have proven to have the required skill, knowledge, registrations etc to deliver the service, who could then be offered a contract as part of a Locality Partnership model with providers working together in the best interests of the individuals needing care. The aim of the Home-Based Care Re-design is to build upon networks and foster a culture of collaboration within a Locality model for adults and older people. This will enable data sharing between partners to understand our collective capacity, which will help us to enable growth with key partners and ensure efficient coverage across the city, allowing us to provide good quality of care which meets the needs of the individual within the City of Edinburgh. This lot within the framework has been estimated to have an annual value of up to 55 million GBP, with a total maximum estimated value of 550 million GBP over the full term of the Framework Agreement (subject to Scottish Government funding increases, demand for the service and the absorption of other care requirements).
Notes that the Framework Agreement is flexible and can sustain increase in requirements which may relate to the umbrella service of Home-based Care, such as overnight care provision, technology enabled care and re-open to new providers throughout the life of the agreement.
- How the procedure runs: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
CPV: Health and social work services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 27 bids received · 27 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 1 with a published valueLot #1One Edinburgh - Home Based CarePublished value£500,000,000
Providers are required to provide:
- Care at Home
- Housing Support Service
- Or Dual registration under “Support Services – care at home and housing support service combined (or equivalent).
This consisted of 7 lots and sublots which link to postcodes throughout Edinburgh to ensure citywide provision. The lotting structure was devised to add resilience to the provision, for example should any provider fail to deliver then another provider within that Lot will be able to step forward as an option for growth. Additional information: Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Flexible Purchasing System and how to apply.
Lot #2Individual Service FundsLot estimate not published
This category is still under development however will be for Individual Service Funds (ISF) for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. Additional information: Additional Information will be uploaded at a later date
Lot #3Specialised ServicesLot estimate not published
This category is still under development however will capture specialised services required under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. Additional information: Additional information will be uploaded at a later date.
Lot #4Associated Support ServicesLot estimate not published
This will encompass a range of support services under Health and Social Care requirements. Future opportunities may include but are not limited to:
- Visiting Housing Support
- Advice and Information
- Support and Advocacy
Support will be appropriate for the general population of the City of Edinburgh Council. Additional information: Additional information will be provided at a later date.
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).
Category 1 - 80% quality, 20% cost
Category 2, 3 and 4 - may vary, 40 - 80% quality, 60 - 20% cost (dependent on requirement)
- Shortlisting
- Category 1 (Lot 1) Providers must hold or commit to obtaining the following - Professional Risk Indemnity: 5 million GBP - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5 million GBP - Health and Safety Policy - PVG Clearance for all relevant staff - Care Inspectorate Registration, of at least Grade 4 (or equivalent) - Climate Change Plan must be included. In addition, providers must satisfy the Council's financial probity assessment. Further information is included within the SPD and the One Edinburgh - standard instructions for SPD document. Further information will be added for Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4
- “V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS” 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
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- 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
- 6 Oct 2021, 14:45 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Jul 2025, 11:54 BST
- Authority reference
CT0883- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-041580- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e8beFind a Tender
- How it runs
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Planning notice 2021/S 000-024913 ↗
- Review procedure
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
Publisher note: It is a mandatory requirement of this Framework Agreement that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled. Tenderers were also asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract, at least the real Living Wage. (SC Ref:804162)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 13 Jun 2023, 11:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
4 Apr 2022 → 21 Jul 2025 · 3 dates- Next notice expected4 Apr 2022, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown13 Jun 2023, 11:00 BST
- Notice published21 Jul 2025, 11:54 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jul 2022- Published value published: £1,000,000,00015 Jul 2022, 16:24 BST
- Status changed to active15 Jul 2022, 16:24 BST
- Procurement method changed15 Jul 2022, 16:24 BST
- Deadline published: 25 Aug 2022, 11:00 BST15 Jul 2022, 16:24 BST
- Deadline moved to 13 Jun 2023, 11:00 BST5 May 2023, 16:18 BST+292 days · was 25 Aug 2022, 11:00 BST
- Status changed to complete21 Jul 2025, 11:54 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2021-10: 1 release · 6 Oct 2021
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
One Edinburgh - Home Based Care
- Signed
- 15 Jul 2025
- Value
- £550,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · One Edinburgh - Home Based Care | 27bids · 27 electronic · 27 from abroad | 24 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Sheriff CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
27 commercial parties on the notice- 'Call In' Homecare Ltd.Framework contractor
- 1st Focus Homecare ltdFramework contractor
- ALMOND BLOSSOM CARE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- All Care Services LtdFramework contractor
- Amaris CareFramework contractor
- Baal-perazim Care Services LtdFramework contractor
- Blackwood CareFramework contractor
- Blessing Grace Limited t/a CURAFramework contractor
- Bliss Care SoultionsFramework contractor
- Caley Home Care LtdFramework contractor
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- DB Effusive Care LTDFramework contractor
- EIDYN CARE (FIFE) LTDFramework contractor
- Eben Care and SupportFramework contractor
- Family Circle Care LtdFramework contractor
- JB Homecare & Staff AgencyFramework contractor
- LOTHIAN TRADING SERVICESFramework contractor
- M & G HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTDFramework contractor
- McSence Communication Ltd.Framework contractor
- Monteith Personal Care Management LtdFramework contractor
- Primecare Health LtdFramework contractor
- Professional CarersFramework contractor
- Purple Social Care LtdFramework contractor
- Social Care Alba LtdFramework contractor
- Tanshe LimitedFramework contractor
- The Richmond Fellowship (Scotland) LtdFramework contractor
- Time For You CareFramework contractor
- seasoned hands careFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.