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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

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