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Flexible Purchasing Framework for Social Care Supports

Awarded to Action for Children, Antonine Court Ltd, Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd +43 more

Glasgow City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 14 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 5 August 2025

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Overview

Glasgow City Council has awarded a flexible purchasing framework for social care supports to 41 providers, with a total contract value of £3.6 billion, running from February 2026 to January 2030 with optional extensions. The framework delivers Self-Directed Support services across five care groups (older people, adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and children and young people with disabilities) through multiple support categories including personal care, day opportunities, short breaks, and technology-enabled care.

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Lots (6)

  • Older People

    Care Group Lot 1 is the provision of social care supports for Older People and will be underpinned by the principles of reablement and maximising independence. Providers will deliver support focusing on a strength based approach with the aim to build people’s confidence in their ability to help themselves, increase their independence and potentially reduce dependency on long term care and support provision.. Care Group Lot 1 - Older People - people over sixty five (65) years old and / or people under sixty five (65) with early onset dementia.

    Won by Baillieston Community CareWon by Bield Housing and CareWon by Call-in Homecare LimitedWon by Care1 Professional Services LTDWon by Careline Home SupportWon by Carr GommWon by Cera Care Operations (Scotland) LimitedWon by CLUARAN HCS LIMITEDWon by Community Care Choice LtdWon by CRC Care LtdWon by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)Won by Fair DealWon by Glasgow East End Community Carers LtdWon by HRM Homecare Services LtdWon by Kelvin Care LimitedWon by Key Housing Association LimitedWon by Living Ambitions LtdWon by Mochridhe LimitedWon by Queens Cross Housing Association LimitedWon by Share ScotlandWon by The British Red Cross SocietyWon by Trust Housing Association LimitedWon by Wheatley CareWon by Constance Care LimitedWon by Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd
  • Learning Disability

    Care Group Lot 2 is the provision of social care supports for individuals with a learning disability. Providers will deliver support focusing on a strength based approach with the aim to build individual’s confidence in their ability to help themselves, increase their independence and potentially reduce dependency on long term care and support provision.. Care Group Lot 2 – Learning Disability - people aged between sixteen (16) and sixty five (65) years old including people with learning disabilities and autism, people who have learning disabilities with a physical disability, or any combination of these.

    Won by Baillieston Community CareWon by Barnardo'sWon by Call-in Homecare LimitedWon by Care1 Professional Services LTDWon by Careline Home SupportWon by Carr GommWon by Cera Care Operations (Scotland) LimitedWon by Community Care Choice LtdWon by Cornerstone Community CareWon by ENABLE GlasgowWon by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)Won by Fair DealWon by Glasgow East End Community Carers LtdWon by HK-Care Consulting LimitedWon by Inclusion GlasgowWon by Kelvin Care LimitedWon by Key Housing Association LimitedWon by Living Ambitions LtdWon by Mochridhe LimitedWon by Partners For InclusionWon by QuarriersWon by Real Life OptionsWon by Scottish AutismWon by Sense ScotlandWon by Share ScotlandWon by The Coach House TrustWon by Unity EnterpriseWon by Wheatley CareWon by Antonine Court LtdWon by Community Integrated CareWon by CrossReachWon by Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd
  • Physical Disability

    Care Group Lot 3 is the provision of social care supports for individuals with a Physical Disability. Providers will deliver support focusing on a strength based approach with the aim to build individual’s confidence in their ability to help themselves, increase their independence and potentially reduce dependency on long term care and support provision.. Care Group Lot 3 – Physical Disability - people aged between sixteen (16) and sixty five (65) years old who have a physical disability without a learning disability.

    Won by Baillieston Community CareWon by Barnardo'sWon by Call-in Homecare LimitedWon by Care1 Professional Services LTDWon by Careline Home SupportWon by Carr GommWon by Cera Care Operations (Scotland) LimitedWon by CLUARAN HCS LIMITEDWon by Community Care Choice LtdWon by CRC Care LtdWon by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)Won by Fair DealWon by Glasgow East End Community Carers LtdWon by HK-Care Consulting LimitedWon by HRM Homecare Services LtdWon by Kelvin Care LimitedWon by Key Housing Association LimitedWon by Living Ambitions LtdWon by Mochridhe LimitedWon by Partners For InclusionWon by QuarriersWon by Real Life OptionsWon by Sense ScotlandWon by Share ScotlandWon by The British Red Cross SocietyWon by Wheatley CareWon by Antonine Court LtdWon by Community Integrated CareWon by Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd
  • Mental Health

    Care Group Lot 4 is the provision of social care supports for individuals with Mental Health. Support services will have an emphasis on recovery models, promoting independence, empowerment and participation in community life. Key to the delivery of mental health support is a focus on early intervention and prevention to maintain mental health well-being and sustain community living.. Care Group Lot 4 – Mental Health - people between sixteen (16) and sixty five (65) years old with mental health and/or related conditions, including Huntington’s and people with neurodiversity who have no learning disability.

    Won by Baillieston Community CareWon by Call-in Homecare LimitedWon by Careline Home SupportWon by Carr GommWon by Cera Care Operations (Scotland) LimitedWon by CRC Care LtdWon by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)Won by Fair DealWon by Glasgow Association for Mental HealthWon by Glasgow East End Community Carers LtdWon by HK-Care Consulting LimitedWon by Key Housing Association LimitedWon by Living Ambitions LtdWon by Mochridhe LimitedWon by Queens Cross Housing Association LimitedWon by SAMHWon by The Coach House TrustWon by Turning Point ScotlandWon by Wheatley CareWon by Community Integrated CareWon by Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd
  • Children and Young People With a Disability

    Care Group Lot 5 is the provision of social care supports for Children and Young People with a Disability. Providers will provide support and assistance to families where a child / children are affected by disability (age range birth up to 19th birthday). Providers will adopt a strength based approach and whilst providing direct care and support will deliver safe care, promote resilience, developmental opportunities, and improve outcomes for individuals / families. Providers will operate a child-centred approach encouraging, promoting, and developing skills and abilities wherever possible. Providers will also engage positively with parents and carers to provide support, develop confidence, promote positive parenting approaches, and where appropriate, adopt a holistic family based approach in supporting the household as a whole. Providers supporting children and young people with a disability must provide services and support that reflect SHANARRI outcome indicators, the principles of The Promise Scotland, and ensure services and support are age appropriate.. Care Group Lot 5 – Children and Young People from birth up to their 19th birthday and only includes children and young people with a disability. Consideration was also given for building based short breaks outwith the Glasgow boundary for children and young people with a disability only .

    Won by Action for ChildrenWon by Barnardo'sWon by Call-in Homecare LimitedWon by Care1 Professional Services LTDWon by Carr GommWon by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)Won by Glasgow East End Community Carers LtdWon by Key Housing Association LimitedWon by Mochridhe LimitedWon by Sense ScotlandWon by Antonine Court LtdWon by CrossReach
  • Bespoke Requirements

    Lot 6 is for the provision of social care supports for individuals with multiple support needs and who the Council has determined require bespoke support that cannot be met within the Framework Lots 1-5. The decision on whether Lot 6 is to be used is exclusively at the Council’s discretion. Some examples of where Lot 6 may be used; Where the individual (adult) also requires accommodation options. Where the individual has experienced multiple breakdowns in their support. It is anticipated that this lot will apply to all or multiple care groups.. Lot 6 could not be bid for as a standalone Lot, Bidders submitting a bid for Lot 6 also had to submit a bid for any of Care Group Lots 1 – 5 in any Category of Support. There were no award questions for Lot 6.

    Won by Action for ChildrenWon by Baillieston Community CareWon by Barnardo'sWon by Call-in Homecare LimitedWon by Care1 Professional Services LTDWon by Carr GommWon by Cera Care Operations (Scotland) LimitedWon by CLUARAN HCS LIMITEDWon by Community Care Choice LtdWon by Cornerstone Community CareWon by CRC Care LtdWon by Deafblind ScotlandWon by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)Won by Fair DealWon by Glasgow East End Community Carers LtdWon by HK-Care Consulting LimitedWon by HRM Homecare Services LtdWon by Inclusion GlasgowWon by Kelvin Care LimitedWon by Key Housing Association LimitedWon by Living Ambitions LtdWon by Partners For InclusionWon by PenumbraWon by QuarriersWon by SAMHWon by Scottish AutismWon by Sense ScotlandWon by Share ScotlandWon by The British Red Cross SocietyWon by Turning Point ScotlandWon by Unity EnterpriseWon by Wheatley CareWon by Antonine Court LtdWon by Community Integrated CareWon by CrossReachWon by Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£600,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
14 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesSocial work and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,600,000,000
Award date
18 November 2025
Contract period
— → 18 October 2031
Winners
  • Action for Children
  • Antonine Court Ltd
  • Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services Ltd
  • Baillieston Community Care
  • Barnardo's
  • Bield Housing and Care
  • CLUARAN HCS LIMITED
  • CRC Care Ltd
  • Call-in Homecare Limited
  • Care1 Professional Services LTD
  • Careline Home Support
  • Carr Gomm
  • Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited
  • Community Care Choice Ltd
  • Community Integrated Care
  • Constance Care Limited
  • Cornerstone Community Care
  • CrossReach
  • Deafblind Scotland
  • ENABLE Glasgow
  • Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)
  • Fair Deal
  • Glasgow Association for Mental Health
  • Glasgow East End Community Carers Ltd
  • HK-Care Consulting Limited
  • HRM Homecare Services Ltd
  • Inclusion Glasgow
  • Kelvin Care Limited
  • Key Housing Association Limited
  • Living Ambitions Ltd
  • Mochridhe Limited
  • Partners For Inclusion
  • Penumbra
  • Quarriers
  • Queens Cross Housing Association Limited
  • Real Life Options
  • SAMH
  • Scottish Autism
  • Sense Scotland
  • Share Scotland
  • The British Red Cross Society
  • The Coach House Trust
  • Trust Housing Association Limited
  • Turning Point Scotland
  • Unity Enterprise
  • Wheatley Care

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    15 December 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    5 June 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    14 May 2025

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