Foundations for Change Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65 Years with Additional Support Needs
Details
- Value
- £23,690,000
- Topic
- Social work and related services
- Published
- 22 July 2026
- Submission
- 18 September 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
West 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 Lot 1: Lot 1 – Learning Disability 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 2: Lot 2 – Autism 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 3: Lot 3 – Complex Needs 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 4: Lot 4 – Physical Disability 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 5: Lot 5 – Cognitive Impairment (Including Acquired Brain Injury) 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 6: Lot 6 – Sensory Impairment 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 7: Lot 7 – Mental Health (Including Severe and Enduring Conditions) 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 8: Lot 8 – All Lots 1 to 7 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.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published22 July 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date18 September 2026
About the buyer
West Dunbartonshire Council is a Scottish local authority serving Dumbarton and the surrounding West Dunbartonshire area, procuring through its own Corporate Procurement Unit. The unit runs contracts to achieve best value across price, quality and service. Scotland Excel negotiates several national framework contracts on behalf of Scottish local authorities including this council. The council operates under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and publishes an annual procurement strategy and report.
Over the past 5 years, most of West Dunbartonshire Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and transport equipment.
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
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| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-dunbartonshire-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-dunbartonshire-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-dunbartonshire-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-dunbartonshire-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-dunbartonshire-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@west-dunbartonshire-council.gov |
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