Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement
Reference number: 1125
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Social Care Agency Workers for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework is for the provision of social care agency workers on a temporary basis. The anticipated scope of the framework includes 3 lots, which includes but is not limited to Social Care, Professional and Ancillary job roles.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Care Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
85311100
85311200
85311300
85312000
85312100
85312110
85312120
85312400
85312500
85312510
85323000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated the scope of services covered under Lot 1 will include but not be limited to, a variety of social care roles, this includes:
Care Assistant
Housing Assistant
Senior Carer
Support Worker
II.2.14) Additional information
At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Professional Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
85311100
85311200
85311300
85312000
85312100
85312110
85312120
85312400
85312500
85312510
85320000
85323000
79612000
79622000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated the scope of services covered under Lot 2 will include but not be limited to, a variety of social care roles, this includes:
Occupational Therapist
Social Work Assistant
Social Work Manager
Social Worker
Social Worker - Entry Level
Social Worker - Mental Health Officer
II.2.14) Additional information
At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Ancillary Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98514000
55321000
55322000
79622000
98510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated the scope of services covered under Lot 3 will include but not be limited to, a variety of social care roles, this includes:
Bus Escort
Cook
Domestic Assistant
Handyperson
Kitchen Assistant
II.2.14) Additional information
At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tendering opportunity on behalf of the 32 Scottish Councils and associate members, together with any Integration Authority or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to complete an accompanying survey (Please use the following link):
https://www.cognitoforms.com/scotlandexcel1/scawsuppliersurvey/
Supplier sessions will also be held via Microsoft Teams, which will be scheduled for the following dates; Friday 12 December 2025, Tuesday 16 December 2025, Tuesday 06 January 2026 and Thursday 08 January 2026. For Suppliers wishing to register their interest in a meeting, please email adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk, noting your availability and preference the dates stated above, or complete the relevant section of the survey.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
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=817598.
(SC Ref:817598)
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=817598.
(SC Ref:817598)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/12/2025