Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1414888230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement
Reference number
1125
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Social Care Agency Workers for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. This framework is for the provision of social care agency workers on a temporary basis. The anticipated scope of the framework includes 3 lots, which includes but is not limited to Social Care, Professional and Ancillary job roles.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Roles
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98514000 - Domestic services
- 55321000 - Meal-preparation services
- 55322000 - Meal-cooking services
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 98510000 - Services of commercial and industrial workers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated the scope of services covered under Lot 3 will include but not be limited to, a variety of social care roles, this includes:
Bus Escort
Cook
Domestic Assistant
Handyperson
Kitchen Assistant
two.2.14) Additional information
At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Care Roles
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated the scope of services covered under Lot 1 will include but not be limited to, a variety of social care roles, this includes:
Care Assistant
Housing Assistant
Senior Carer
Support Worker
two.2.14) Additional information
At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Professional Roles
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated the scope of services covered under Lot 2 will include but not be limited to, a variety of social care roles, this includes:
Occupational Therapist
Social Work Assistant
Social Work Manager
Social Worker
Social Worker - Entry Level
Social Worker - Mental Health Officer
two.2.14) Additional information
At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 April 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tendering opportunity on behalf of the 32 Scottish Councils and associate members, together with any Integration Authority or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to complete an accompanying survey (Please use the following link):
https://www.cognitoforms.com/scotlandexcel1/scawsuppliersurvey/
Supplier sessions will also be held via Microsoft Teams, which will be scheduled for the following dates; Friday 12 December 2025, Tuesday 16 December 2025, Tuesday 06 January 2026 and Thursday 08 January 2026. For Suppliers wishing to register their interest in a meeting, please email adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk, noting your availability and preference the dates stated above, or complete the relevant section of the survey.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817598.
(SC Ref:817598)
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817598.
(SC Ref:817598)