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Prior Information Notice

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

  • First published: 19 June 2026
  • Last modified: 19 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Angus Council
Authority ID:
AA21007
Publication date:
19 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Angus Council and the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have reviewed their current Framework for the provision of personal care, support and care and housing support (including home-based respite services) under SDS Option 3 within the homes of supported people in

Angus. This notice is to flag up the forthcoming procurement exercise to establish a new framework, commencing 01 April 2027. This is an opportunity for providers in the Care at Home sector to tender for various Lots within the new framework.

This Prior Information Notice is sent out in advance of the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender for care and support services which will follow on 27 July 2026 or thereafter.

Interested Parties should note interest in this project through this notice on PCS no later than 12 noon on 10 July 2026.

The Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender will be open to all tenderers on this website on 27 July 2026 or thereafter.

The new Framework will run for four years with options to extend for a further three years and then a further two years.

The estimated values in this notice are based on the Framework running for a total of nine years.

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Angus Council

Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Forfar

DD8 1AN

UK

Contact person: Ian Hood

E-mail: hoodi@angus.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM71

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.angus.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

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

Reference number: AC/25/060/HSC

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Angus Council and the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have reviewed their current Framework for the provision of personal care, support and care and housing support (including home-based respite services) under SDS Option 3 within the homes of supported people in

Angus. This notice is to flag up the forthcoming procurement exercise to establish a new framework, commencing 01 April 2027. This is an opportunity for providers in the Care at Home sector to tender for various Lots within the new framework.

This Prior Information Notice is sent out in advance of the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender for care and support services which will follow on 27 July 2026 or thereafter.

Interested Parties should note interest in this project through this notice on PCS no later than 12 noon on 10 July 2026.

The Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender will be open to all tenderers on this website on 27 July 2026 or thereafter.

The new Framework will run for four years with options to extend for a further three years and then a further two years.

The estimated values in this notice are based on the Framework running for a total of nine years.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 248 358 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Adult Services under 65 – Adult LD, Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse and Adult PD North

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - North

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 16 and over who have a diagnosed learning disability and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community.

Adults aged 16 and over who have mental health and/or substance misuse issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly housing support, support and care but with some personal care requirements as necessary.

Adults aged 16 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Adult Services under 65 – Adult LD, Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse and Adult PD South

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - South

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 16 and over who have a diagnosed learning disability and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community.

Adults aged 16 and over who have mental health and/or substance misuse issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly housing support, support and care but with some personal care requirements as necessary.

Adults aged 16 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Adult Learning Disabilities Complex Needs (incl Adult Autism)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This relates to Adult service users aged 16 – 64 who present with significant challenging behaviour and/or complex autism. This support requires well experienced staff who are appropriately trained and skilled in managing individuals with very complex needs within their home and the community.

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Older People and Mental Health 65+ (Incl Adult PD) NW

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - North West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.

Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Older People and Mental Health 65+ (Incl Adult PD under and over 65) NW Rural

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - North West Rural

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.

Adults aged under 65 and over 65 who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Older People and Mental Health 65+ (Incl Adult PD) NE

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - North East

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.

Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Older People and Mental Health 65+ (Incl Adult PD) SE

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - South East

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.

Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Older People and Mental Health 65+ (incl Adult PD) SW

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM71


Main site or place of performance:

Angus - South West

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary.

Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community.

II.2.14) Additional information

The aim of the service is to provide person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to Angus residents, in line with Self-Directed Support legislation and complemented by a comprehensive, predefined pricing model.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

27/07/2026

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The draft Service Specification is included with this notice for information for prospective tenderers.

Please note that Clauses 7, 15, 16, 24 and 31 and the Appendices are still being developed and will be available in the tender documents when issued.

Further details on the Lotting arrangements can be found in Clause 6.

No further information is currently available.

Prospective tenderers, especially those with limited tendering experience, should note that tendering advice and support can be found on the following websites

https://www.supplierjourney.scot

https://www.sdpscotland.co.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=834846.

(SC Ref:834846)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

18/06/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services
85312000 Social work services without accommodation Social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
hoodi@angus.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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