Provision of home and community-based care and support services under SDS Option 3 (2027 Angus Framework)

Angus Council, in partnership with the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership, is seeking providers to deliver home and community-based care and support services under SDS Option 3 through a new framework commencing on 1 April 2027.

The framework has been developed following a review of the current arrangements for the provision of personal care, support, care and housing support, including home-based respite services, delivered within the homes of supported people across Angus. The opportunity is open to Care at Home providers wishing to tender for one or more service lots.

Contract Information

Buyer – Angus Council

Deadline – 10 September 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value – £248,358,000 excluding VAT

Delivery Length – 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031, with the option to extend for a further three years and then a further two years.

Tender Link – www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Service Details

The framework covers the provision of personal care, support, care and housing support, including home-based respite services, under SDS Option 3.

The procurement has been divided into eight lots:

• Lot 1: Adult Services under 65 – Adult Learning Disability, Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse, and Adult Physical Disability (North)
• Lot 2: Adult Services under 65 – Adult Learning Disability, Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse, and Adult Physical Disability (South)
• Lot 3: Adult Learning Disabilities Complex Needs (including Adult Autism)
• Lot 4: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (including Adult Physical Disability) – North West
• Lot 5: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (including Adult Physical Disability under and over 65) – North West Rural
• Lot 6: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (including Adult Physical Disability) – North East
• Lot 7: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (including Adult Physical Disability) – South East
• Lot 8: Older People and Mental Health 65+ (including Adult Physical Disability) – South West

The framework supports:

• Adults aged 16 and over with learning disabilities.
• Adults with mental health and/or substance misuse needs.
• Adults with physical disabilities or acquired brain injuries.
• Adults with complex autism and significant challenging behaviour.
• Older people with age-related frailty and mental health needs.

Support will be delivered within individuals’ homes and in the community.

Evaluation Process

Tenderers with the best evaluated quality scores will be awarded a share of each lot.

Payment for all lots will be determined using the Authority’s predefined pricing model and services will initially operate on a spot purchase basis.

Regulatory Requirements

All staff delivering the service must be suitably qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory bodies, including meeting the requirements of the Care Inspectorate as set out within the tender documentation.

Procedure

• Open Procedure
• Framework Agreement operating under the Light Touch Regime for social care services

The framework will initially operate for four years, with extension options allowing a maximum duration of nine years.

Submission Information

Tenders must be submitted electronically in English through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

The opportunity represents a significant long-term commissioning programme for home and community-based care providers delivering personalised support under SDS Option 3 across Angus.

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