Foundations for Change Framework – Supporting Adults Aged 18–65 Years with Additional Support Needs

What this is

West Dunbartonshire Council, for the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is establishing an Open Flexible Framework (Foundations for Change) for community support services for adults aged 18-65 with additional support needs — learning disability, autism, complex needs, physical disability, cognitive impairment including acquired brain injury, sensory impairment and mental health challenges. Delivered via Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3 with a person-centred, outcomes-focused approach. The framework remains open during its lifetime and providers may apply for one or more of eight lots. (Find a Tender notice; a Public Contracts Scotland equivalent also exists.) Estimated value GBP 23,690,000.

Key points

• Open Flexible Framework — providers can apply throughout its life
• Eight lots; apply for one or more
• SDS Options 2 and 3, person-centred outcomes focus

Who can bid

Community support providers for adults 18-65 with additional support needs (learning disability, autism, complex needs, physical disability, acquired brain injury, sensory impairment, mental health). Delivery via Self Directed Support Options 2 and 3.

How to submit

Via Find a Tender notice 068976-2026; no deadline stated in the notice text.

Contract period

Open Flexible Framework — remains open throughout its lifetime for new providers.

Classification

CPV 85300000 — Social work and related services 85300000 — Social work and related services ScotlandWest Dunbartonshire