Summary of the contracting process
West Dunbartonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a pre-tender engagement for a Flexible Framework targeting Adult Support Services under the initiative titled "Foundations for Change". The procurement process aims to establish a framework that is flexible, responsive, and outcome-based, aligning with the strategic plan "Improving Lives Together" for 2023 to 2026. This framework focuses on supporting adults aged 18-65 with varying needs, including learning disabilities, complex needs, and mental health challenges.
The services are classified under the Health and Social Work Services category and are expected to be delivered across West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Key information regarding the timeline includes a future notice date set for 3rd November 2025, while the procurement is covered under the GPA rules. This planned procurement provides a substantial opportunity for service providers specializing in adult support services to grow their business by partnering with West Dunbartonshire Council.
5 million, businesses skilled in delivering adaptable, outcomes-focused care aligned with the principles of Self Directed Support will find this to be an ideal opportunity. The procurement process allows providers to select specific user groups they can support, encouraging a diverse range of specialist providers to compete effectively. Successful participation in this framework could enhance service delivery capabilities and broaden market reach for organisations focusing on health and social work services, especially those working with complex needs or promoting community independence.
Notice Description
WDHSCP are looking to create a Flexible Framework for adult support Services. The Framework requires that the adult support Services must be flexible, responsive and dependable, and must reflect the needs, outcomes and aspirations of both current and future Service Users, their carer(s) and families. West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership ("the HSCP") has been working with its strategic partners who are specialists in the delivery of community support services ("Providers") to adults aged 18 to 65 years old who have a range of support needs due to a learning disability complex needs (including behaviours that challenge) physical disabilities cognitive impairment (including acquired brain injury) sensory impairment mental health challenges (including severe and enduring) To develop an outcomes based, flexible framework which is underpinned by Self Directed Support ("SDS") principles. Our Foundations for Change Framework ("Framework"), represents a wholesale shift in the HSCP's approach to commissioning services for residents of West Dunbartonshire who require support to live their lives and achieve the outcomes that are important to them. Historically the HSCP used a transactional model for contracting and commissioning social care services, however, our focus has changed to a more relational based model which concentrates on outcomes and building long term partnerships.The Framework is one of many changes taking place within the HSCP which is aimed at focusing on people's outcomes and increasing people's independence by adopting the Helen Sanderson model of Just Enough Support and redeveloping our approach to social work assessments by evolving our My Life Assessment to focus on what people can do, as opposed to what they can't (deficit model of care and support). The scope of the Framework will cover all SDS Option 2 and Option 3 packages that fall into the abovementioned categories. For the avoidance of doubt, short breaks/respite and day centre services are not covered by this Framework. Supporting adults aged 18 - 65 years old who have a learning disability, complex needs (including behaviours that challenge), physical disabilities, cognitive impairment (including an acquired brain injury), sensory impairment and/or mental health challenges to live healthy lives in their community, is in line with the HSCP's strategic plan for 2023 to 2026 Improving Lives Together. Providers will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individual's needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process.
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1Complex Needs (including behaviours that challenge)
PlannedProviders will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
2Learning Disabilites
PlannedProviders will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
3physical disabilities
PlannedProviders will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
4Cognitive Impairment (including acquired brain injury)
PlannedProviders will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
5Sensory Impairment
PlannedProviders will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
6Mental Health Challenges (including severe and enduring)
PlannedProviders will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
Providers will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers who are accepted onto the Framework will deliver an outcomes focused approach to supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with individual needs that may be related to a learning disability, mental health, physical disability, including supporting adults with an acquired brain injury. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individuals needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment ("MLA"). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process. Providers will be expected to implement all aspects of the MLA and to develop their own outcomes based care and support plan in conjunction with the individual requiring care and support along with their family, carers and anyone else who is important in their life.
