Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

What this is

Scotland Excel is running a new entrants exercise for its Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement, open to providers throughout the framework duration until 29 March 2030. The framework is valued at £1.5 billion over 72 months and covers care at home and community support services across Scotland. Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate at a minimum grade of 3.

Key points

• Scotland Excel care and support services Flexible Framework; £1.5bn; Scotland-wide; new entrants open
• Care Inspectorate registration minimum grade 3 mandatory; SSSC registration for key workers
• Light-touch social services regime; 72-month framework; new entrant deadline 29 March 2030

Who can bid

Care Inspectorate registration with minimum grade 3 mandatory. SSSC registration required for key workers. Light-touch social services regime (Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015). New entrant route open throughout framework duration.

How it is scored

Quality 90% · Price 10% 90% quality (Care Inspectorate grades, service delivery methodology, staffing, training and quality assurance), 10% commercial. Minimum grade 3 across all Care Inspectorate inspected key questions.

Money

Estimated framework value £1.5 billion over 72 months. Full financial and insurance requirements in procurement documents.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender. New entrant applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the framework duration.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender messaging. Contact Scotland Excel: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk.

Contract period

72 months (6 years). Framework open for new entrants until 29 March 2030.

Classification

CPV 85300000 — Social work and related services 85310000 — Social work services85000000 — Health and social work services Scotland