TENDER FOR FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK – SUPPORTING ADULTS AGED 18-65

Reference

833954

Description

Total value (estimated)

• £23,690,000 excluding VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

• Duration in months: 60

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 85300000 – Social work and related services

Contract locations

• UKM81 – East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond

Participation

Objective rules and criteria for participation

Bidders will be required to demonstrate suitability and capability to deliver services in accordance with the requirements of this procurement.

This will include:

– Relevant experience in delivering comparable services

– Appropriate organisational capacity and staffing arrangements

– Compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements

– Financial standing and insurance requirements as defined within the tender documentation

All selection criteria will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the Single Procurement Document (SPD) and associated supporting information.

Only bidders meeting the minimum requirements will be progressed to the evaluation stage.

Submission

Tender submission deadline

20 July 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Award criteria

Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), using a quality/price ratio of 80/20.

Quality will be assessed against technical criteria including methodology, quality and service delivery approach. Price will be evaluated using a proportionate scoring model.

Multiple providers will be appointed to the framework across the defined service lots.

Other information

Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834493.

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefits will form part of this contract. Providers will be expected to deliver initiatives such as local employment opportunities, training and skills development, community engagement and supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth within West Dunbartonshire.

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

The framework exceeds four years due to the nature of services under the Light Touch Regime. Long-term stability is required to ensure continuity of care, workforce sustainability and relationship building. The duration supports consistent delivery and improved outcomes for individuals with complex needs and is considered proportionate.

Main features of the award procedure

The procurement will be conducted as an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime.

Contracting authority

West Dunbartonshire Council