Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2025)

East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract pertaining to their "Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2025)" under the industry category of general public services (CPV classification 85310000). The procurement process was concluded on April 11, 2025, and the framework agreement initially commenced on April 1, 2024. The location for the service delivery is East Ayrshire, Scotland (NUTS region UKM93).

The procurement process followed an open procedure method. Initial expressions of interest were due by February 10, 2025, with the final submission deadline on February 13, 2025. The awarded value of the contract is £32,000,000, and the signed contract began on April 7, 2025, extending through to March 31, 2029.

The service providers awarded are J.C. Michael Groups Ltd and HRM Homecare Services Ltd. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing flexible, high-quality care at home and housing support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded service providers, are particularly well-suited to compete in this framework, given the ad hoc nature of service calls.

This contract allows for annual entry to Lot 2, promoting inclusivity for new service providers to join the framework under similar terms as existing participants, facilitating business growth via consistent procurement opportunities, with potential for expanding to geographical block areas in Lot 1 through mini tenders, as needs arise.