TENDER FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ADULTS AGED 18-65) | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
TENDER FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ADULTS AGED 18-65) WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Reference
2026/S 000-053508
Description
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP) is seeking to establish a Flexible Framework for the provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65.
Services will support individuals with a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, sensory impairments and mental health conditions.
The Framework will operate on a flexible basis, allowing new providers to apply for admission throughout its term.
Total value (estimated)
- £23,690,000 excluding VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 60 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 – Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKM81 – East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
Lot 1. Learning Disabilities
Description
Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,090,000 excluding VAT
Lot 2. Physical Disabilities
Description
Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with physical disabilities.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,740,000 excluding VAT
Lot 3. Cognitive Impairment
Description
Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with cognitive impairments, including acquired brain injury.
Lot value (estimated)
- £620,000 excluding VAT
Lot 4. Sensory Impairment
Description
Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with sensory impairments.
Lot value (estimated)
- £620,000 excluding VAT
Lot 5. Mental Health
Description
Provision of additional support services for adults aged 18–65 with mental health conditions, including severe and enduring needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,870,000 excluding VAT
Lot 6. All Services (Lots 1–5)
Description
Provision of additional support services across all service areas outlined in Lots 1 to 5.
Lot value (estimated)
- £23,690,000 excluding VAT
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Bidders must demonstrate their suitability to deliver the services in accordance with the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate in accordance with the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 for the delivery of relevant care services.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- English
Award criteria
Quality: 80%
Price: 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure (Light Touch Regime)
Contracting authority
West Dunbartonshire Council
16 Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louise Mcivor
Telephone: +44 1389737000
Email: Louise.McIvor@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Region: UKM81 – East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
Organisation type: Regional or local authority
Main activity: Social protection