Awarded contract

Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026)

Details

Supplier(s)
THORNTOUN LIMITED, RAMH
Value
£36,500,000
Topic
Social work and related services
Published
27 March 2025

Tender description

Care at Home service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (Reopening - February 2026) NOTE: Service Providers currently included in the Framework which commenced in April 2025 do not need to re-apply. Lot 1: In accordance with the terms for the Council's Flexible Framework for Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health, it is now being re-opened for new Service Providers to be included under the same terms as the original tender exercise. SERVICE PROVIDERS CURRENTLY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY Note that the initial 3 year term of the Framework commenced on 1 April 2025, therefore the end of the initial term of the contract will end on 31 March 2028 for all Service Providers in the Framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published27 March 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date29 June 2026

About the buyer

East Ayrshire Council is a local authority run from Kilmarnock, with its own corporate procurement team. Public Contracts Scotland carries the council's advertised tenders, the national portal for public sector opportunities. Smaller purchases go through a Quick Quote process before larger contracts reach full tender. The council's Corporate Procurement Strategy sets out how the team applies procurement regulations and value for money. Standing Orders relating to Contracts and Financial Regulations govern every purchase. A free Supplier Development Programme runs workshops and Meet the Buyer events for businesses new to public sector bidding.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of East Ayrshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and IT services.

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  • 85300000 · Social work and related services

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