Care at Home Services Flexible Framework Agreement

East Renfrewshire Council on behalf of the Health & Social Care Partnership has now awarded to suitably qualified providers for the Provision of Care at Home Services. Contract award will be offered as a Flexible Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

The Flexible Framework allows for new entrants to be admitted, as Providers, after it has been

established.

There will be no guarantee given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake with any provider or to the frequency of re-opening of the flexible framework.

Call off contracts under the Flexible Framework Agreement will be placed by:

Geographical Landscape – identification of providers who have advised they can supply in the areas of need known as ‘Worlds’

World 1 – Barrhead

World 2 – Neilston & Uplawmoor

World 3 – Thornliebank, Netherlee & Giffnock

World 4 – Clarkston, Busby & Eaglesham

World 5 – Newton Mearns

The estimated annual budget for this contract is approximately GBP 8,700,000 (excluding VAT), however this is not guaranteed.

The contract is for an initial period of 7 years plus optional 2 years extension followed by a final optional 1-year extension. The maximum contract term will be 10 years if all extensions are offered by the Council. It should be noted that extensions are available at the discretion of the Council and are not guaranteed.

The estimated value shown below is reflective of the full 10 years being offered. This is not guaranteed. Successful providers appointed to the Framework will be required to deliver Community Benefits and adhere to all requirements as outlined in the tendering documents.