Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12

What this is

South Lanarkshire Council is establishing a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12 for Adult Supported Living services across South Lanarkshire under the Light Touch Regime. The arrangement covers residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and other care needs. The estimated total value is £225 million over 15 years, and new providers may apply throughout the arrangement's lifetime.

Key points

• Care Inspectorate registration mandatory for all service types
• Estimated total value £225 million over 15-year term
• Submission deadline 4 September 2026
• Light Touch Regime — PSA open to new entrants throughout lifetime
• Fair Work First and Community Benefits requirements apply

Who can bid

Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate for the relevant service types, comply with Health and Social Care Standards, and demonstrate financial viability and robust safeguarding procedures. SPD required.

How it is scored

Quality 95% · Price 5% 95% quality (service delivery methodology, staffing and workforce planning, management and governance, community benefits, Fair Work First), 5% price.

Money

Estimated total value £225 million over 15 years. Individual contracts placed via the PSA for specific supported living services.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS-Tender (publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Deadline 4 September 2026 at 12:00.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality prior to submission deadline.

Contract period

15 years (180 months) from contract commencement. The PSA is open to new entrants throughout its lifetime. This is a re-opening notice.

Classification

CPV 85000000 — Health and social work services 85311000 — Social work services with accommodation ScotlandSouth Lanarkshire