Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Paula Deegan
Telephone
+44 1315294723
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
V3 One Edinburgh - Home Based Care and Associated Services - FPS
Reference number
CT0883
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Please note that this procurement process is a refresh on previous Notices published in 2022. The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for Home Based Care and other associated services. This will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to work in partnership with providers to increase capacity for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The EHSCP wishes to build community networks of support which will meet the changing requirements of Edinburgh Citizens. They require Home Based Care and associated services which are tailored to meet Edinburgh Citizen’s needs and can adapt by flexing capacity, whilst having a focus on sustainability, high standards of care, value for money and continuous improvement. The Flexible Purchasing system will be split into Categories and Sub-Categories (Lots), which are still in development, to cover the range of potential contracts which could be issued through the flexible purchasing system throughout the 10-year term. These may include: Category 1 - Home Based Care Re-design, Category 2 Individual Service Funds, Category 3 Specialised Services, Category 4 Associated Support Services. Due to the term of the opportunity, additional categories / sub-categories may be added in future, to reflect the Council’s requirements.
Applying to this system will provide the Council with a list of providers who have proven to have the required skill, knowledge, registrations etc to deliver the service, who could then be offered a contract as part of a Locality Partnership model with providers working together in the best interests of the individuals needing care. The aim of the Home-Based Care Re-design is to build upon networks and foster a culture of collaboration within a Locality model for adults and older people. This will enable data sharing between partners to understand our collective capacity, which will help us to enable growth with key partners and ensure efficient coverage across the city, allowing us to provide good quality of care which meets the needs of the individual within the City of Edinburgh. This lot within the framework has been estimated to have an annual value of up to 55 million GBP, with a total maximum estimated value of 550 million GBP over the full term of the Framework Agreement (subject to Scottish Government funding increases, demand for the service and the absorption of other care requirements).
Notes that the Framework Agreement is flexible and can sustain increase in requirements which may relate to the umbrella service of Home-based Care, such as overnight care provision, technology enabled care and re-open to new providers throughout the life of the agreement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £550,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
One Edinburgh - Home Based Care
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers are required to provide:
- Care at Home
- Housing Support Service
- Or Dual registration under “Support Services – care at home and housing support service combined (or equivalent).
This consisted of 7 lots and sublots which link to postcodes throughout Edinburgh to ensure citywide provision. The lotting structure was devised to add resilience to the provision, for example should any provider fail to deliver then another provider within that Lot will be able to step forward as an option for growth.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Flexible Purchasing System and how to apply.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Category 1 - 80% quality, 20% cost
Category 2, 3 and 4 - may vary, 40 - 80% quality, 60 - 20% cost (dependent on requirement)
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-013026
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
One Edinburgh - Home Based Care
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 24
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 27
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1st Focus Homecare ltd
Unit 26 Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place
bonnyrigg
EH16 4BB
Telephone
+44 7392841814
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
All Care Services Ltd
2 , Grampian Court , Beveridge Square
Livingston
EH54 6QF
Telephone
+44 1506239191
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALMOND BLOSSOM CARE LIMITED
112 Granton Road
Edinburgh
EH5 3QB
Telephone
+44 7877179988
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amaris Care
20-22 Wenlock Road
London
N1 7GU
Telephone
+44 07915907433
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baal-perazim Care Services Ltd
130 Pitt Street
Edinburgh
EH6 4DD
Telephone
+44 1312616870
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bliss Care Soultions
11 Grove Street, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH3 8AF
Telephone
+44 7821155794
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blackwood Care
23 Craigmount Road , Dundee
Dundee
DD2 4PW
Telephone
+44 000000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caley Home Care Ltd
38, MERCHISTON AVENUE
EDINBURGH
EH10 4NZ
Telephone
+44 1316230163
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
'Call In' Homecare Ltd.
84 Willowbrae Road
Edinburgh
EH8 7HW
Telephone
+44 000000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blessing Grace Limited t/a CURA
61 East Main Street
Broxburn
EH52 5EE
Telephone
+44 7916307409
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DB Effusive Care LTD
2, 12 West Pilton Green LTD
Edinburgh
EH4 4HT
Telephone
+44 7429525211
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eben Care and Support
13b Fairbairn Road
Livingston
EH54 6TS
Telephone
+44 1506857351
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EIDYN CARE (FIFE) LTD
157 Broughton Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4JJ
Telephone
+44 7977500536
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Family Circle Care Ltd
22 Tower Street
Edinburgh
EH67BY
Telephone
+44 7918742308
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JB Homecare & Staff Agency
115 Comiston Road
Edinburgh
EH10 6AQ
Telephone
+44 1314479530
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LOTHIAN TRADING SERVICES
30, Ashley Terrace
EDINBURGH
EH11 1RE
Telephone
+44 1313132003
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Monteith Personal Care Management Ltd
Unit 4 Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place
Edinburgh
EH16 4BB
Telephone
+44 7961904529
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M & G HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD
4, SHORE PLACE
EDINBURGH
EH6 6SW
Telephone
+44 1315531302
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Primecare Health Ltd
11 Castle Road, Winchburgh
Broxburn
EH52 6RQ
Telephone
+44 7956235755
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Professional Carers
Unit 31 6 Elizabeth House, Royal Elizabeth Yard
South Queensferry, Kirkliston
EH29 9EN
Telephone
+44 1516384500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Purple Social Care Ltd
9A South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1315554986
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Richmond Fellowship (Scotland) Ltd
46/2 Duff Street, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH11 2HR
Telephone
+44 7884752641
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
seasoned hands care
8/2 PRESTONFIELD TERRACE, EH16 5EE
EDINBURGH
EH16 5EE
Telephone
+44 1316777411
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Social Care Alba Ltd
26 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LD
Telephone
+44 1312851606
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tanshe Limited
1 Wester Shawfair, Shawfair Park
Edinburgh
EH22 1FD
Telephone
+44 7903700195
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Time For You Care
3 Redheughs Rigg, 209 Gyleview House
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Telephone
+44 000000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McSence Communication Ltd.
32 Sycamore Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith
Dalkeith
eh22 5ta
Telephone
+44 1314541506
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £550,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It is a mandatory requirement of this Framework Agreement that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled.
Tenderers were also asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract, at least the real Living Wage.
(SC Ref:804162)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers or risks suffering loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.