Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (1st Reopening)

What this is

South Ayrshire Council is reopening its Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities (1st Reopening). The framework operates under the Light Touch Regime (Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations), as the contract value exceeds £663,540 over the term. The framework is for 60 months (5 years) and is open to multiple providers.

Key points

• Light Touch Regime procurement under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations
• 1st reopening of an existing framework — prior framework providers and new entrants may apply
• 5-year Flexible Framework Agreement not subject to standard 4-year limit
• Submission deadline 29 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Light Touch Regime procurement. Open to multiple providers for supported living and personal care for adults with learning disabilities. This is the 1st reopening of the framework. Financial standing and experience requirements per SPD. The framework is a Flexible Framework Agreement not subject to the standard 4-year maximum term.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Quality and 40% Price. Full evaluation sub-criteria in the procurement documents.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 29 June 2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

60-month Flexible Framework Agreement with renewal option. Not subject to standard 4-year framework duration limit under the Light Touch Regime.

Classification

CPV 85300000 — Social work and related services 85310000 — Social work services85312000 — Social work services without accommodation85312310 — Home-help services ScotlandSouth West ScotlandAyrshire