Closed tender

Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services - Entry Point 5

Details

Topic
Social work services
Published
1 May 2026
Submission
26 May 2026

Tender description

North Lanarkshire Council (the “Council”) has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. . This notice is for the fifth entry point, to supplement existing list of Contractors. This entry point is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74. Lot 1: A detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender (“ITT”) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-Tender system. . Contractors wishing to apply to join the Framework must be registered with Care Inspectorate at point of tender submission. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published1 May 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date26 May 2026

About the buyer

North Lanarkshire Council is a local authority, and procures through a centre-led action network that combines devolved and corporate buying. Suppliers register on Public Contracts Scotland, the national portal for Scottish public sector tenders. The national e-tendering system PCS-Tender sends automated notifications for open opportunities. A Corporate Procurement Team lets corporate contracts and builds joint frameworks with Scotland Excel and Procurement Scotland. Procuring Service Areas across council services let their own local contracts within a corporate framework. A Dynamic Purchasing System arranges transport for pupils with additional support needs.

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 North Lanarkshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85310000 · Social work services

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