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Foundations for Change Flexible Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65

West Dunbartonshire Council · All their open notices

What this is

West Dunbartonshire Council is establishing the 'Foundations for Change' flexible framework for social-care support services for adults aged 18-65, in six lots: learning disabilities (incl. complex needs), physical disabilities, cognitive impairment (incl. acquired brain injury), sensory impairment, mental health (incl. severe and enduring conditions), and an all-services lot. Estimated GBP 23,690,000 excluding VAT over 60 months (Light Touch Regime justifies the >4-year term); multiple providers appointed per lot. Open procedure, MEAT 80/20 quality/price.

Key points

  • Adult (18-65) social-care support framework in West Dunbartonshire, 6 lots incl. an all-services lot
  • GBP 23.7m est. over 5 years, multi-provider per lot
  • Deadline 20 July 2026 12:00 via PCS-Tender
  • Quality 80% / price 20% — outcomes-focused methodology wins
  • Pass/fail gates: comparable experience, staffing capacity, regulatory compliance, financial standing
  • Fair Work First + community benefits obligations

Who can bid

Open procedure under the Light Touch Regime; pass/fail SPD gates on experience, capacity/staffing, regulatory compliance, financial standing and insurance. Bid for one or more of the 6 lots (~GBP 3.95m each).

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% Quality 80% / price 20% (MEAT); multiple providers appointed per lot.

Money

GBP 23.69m est. across the framework (~GBP 3.95m per lot); call-off volumes flexible, no guarantee.

Performance guarantee

Ongoing contract-management obligations: outcome-focused delivery, safeguarding and data protection compliance, staffing/training levels, HSCP partnership working, monitoring and continuous improvement; Fair Work First applies. Community benefits (local employment, training) expected.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender by 20 July 2026 12:00.

Clarifications

Via the PCS notice / PCS-Tender messaging.

Contract period

60-month framework — the extended duration is justified by continuity of care and workforce sustainability under the Light Touch Regime.

Classification

CPV 85300000 — Social work and related services Scotland

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.