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South Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for "Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 10" in Hamilton, UKM95, South Lanarkshire. The procurement, categorised under CPV code 85000000, aims to provide services to support vulnerable adults in their homes and communities. This tender, valued at GBP 225 million, is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 29 August 2025.
The Council's project utilises an open procedure under the Light Touch Rules of Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, offering flexibility for service providers to join over the 15-year term. A key emphasis is on fostering choice for Supported Persons through a dynamic procurement methodology. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in adult care and social services, especially those with expertise in areas such as learning disabilities, mental health, palliative care, and substance misuse support.
Companies capable of delivering high-quality, responsive services will find this tender particularly lucrative as the Council prioritises quality (95%) over price (5%) in their evaluation criteria. The procurement method and extensive term allow for continuous engagement and potential recurring bids until 2034, promoting sustained business growth. Additionally, the requirement for thorough vetting and relevant qualifications ensures that only capable and compliant businesses can contend, thus maintaining high service standards.
Lot 1 - Standard Care The Council is procuring Services for vulnerable adults and the term "Lot" could be seen as incompatible with the principles of individualisation and the procurement of social care services. The process however is a formal procurement procedure carried out within The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 where Section 5. Conduct of the Procedure Regulation 47 details the arrangements for the division of contracts into lots. The use of this term for this procurement process is therefore unavoidable. Lot 1 - Standard care has 9 sub categories as below: Lot 1(a) - People with learning disabilities Lot 1(b) - People with physical disabilities Lot 1(c) - People with mental health problems Lot 1(d) - People with acquired or traumatic brain injury Lot 1(e) - People who are hearing impaired Lot 1(f) - People who are visually impaired Lot 1(g) - People with autism Lot 1(h) - People with substance misuse/addiction problems Lot 1(i) - People who are in receipt of palliative/end of life care. Contracts awarded under Lot 1 will be awarded in accordance with the arrangements detailed in Attachment 5 Call on Procedure. Bidders should note that the Council are not giving or implying any guarantee in respect of the value or volume of any services to be awarded under this Procured Service Arrangement.
Lot 2 - Enhanced Care The Council is procuring services for vulnerable adults who have been assessed by the Council as requiring enhanced care. Contracts awarded under Lot 2 will be awarded in accordance with the arrangements detailed in Attachment 5 Call on Procedure. No Prices are being sought for Lot 2 at this time. Enhanced Care is defined as a where the Supported Person's presentation requires the support of a staff group with an advanced skill set who have validated competencies in routinely responding to unpredictable and high risk situations. Bids for Lot 2 only will NOT be accepted by the Council. Bidders should note that the Council are not giving or implying any guarantee in respect of the value or volume of any services to be awarded under this Procured Service Arrangement.
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