Award

Supported Living Service for Adults with Enduring Mental Health Problems

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2022 at 10:52

Tender

12 Apr 2022 at 09:30

Planning

10 Mar 2022 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has conducted a procurement process for the "Supported Living Service for Adults with Enduring Mental Health Problems" project. The project falls under the social work services with accommodation category and is located in Kilwinning, UK. The tender was awarded to The Richmond Fellowship Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure and the contract was signed on 12th October 2022, with a total value of £3,352,938. The service is planned to run for a 7-year period starting on 12th December 2022.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses operating in the social work services sector to engage with North Ayrshire Council. The tender is structured to deliver an intensive supported living service for adults with complex mental health needs. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality care services, promoting independence, and supporting community integration are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria for this tender are focused on quality, providing an opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering tailored care services.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Service for Adults with Enduring Mental Health Problems

Notice Description

Nethermains Support Service is a semi-independent living environment based in North Ayrshire which provides accommodation for adults who have enduring mental health problems. The Service is delivered in 2 adjacent properties linked by an internal door for staff use. The properties are 2a and 2b Nethermains Road, Kilwinning. The Provider will operate the staff base and offer a full range of services - personal care, housing support and practical support - to meet the assessed needs of the service user. The service will be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, inclusive of public holidays, 52 weeks per year. Consultation with service users will advise, where applicable, that their choice to move into Nethermains may include a change of provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will deliver an intensive supported living service to meet the care and support requirements of adults with complex needs arising from mental illness. The majority of Service Users will have a longstanding diagnosis of mental illness; have complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. The buildings at Nethermains Road, Kilwinning, will accommodate up to 5 individuals at 2A and upto 2 individuals at 2B. Service Users will hold their own occupancy agreement with North Ayrshire Council. 2A Nethermains Road The building comprises 5 bedrooms with en suite toilet and shower, shared communal living area, kitchen and laundry, a staff office and adjacent rest area, shower and toilet. 2B Nethermains Road The building comprises 2 bedrooms with ensuite toilet and shower, shared communal living area, kitchen and laundry. The property has it's own front door. 2B will be part of the service for individuals who require more intensive and bespoke support. Taking the assessed needs of the individual(s) into account it may be that that only one bedroom is occupied at any time. In procuring this service North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has two broad aims: 1. To work in partnership with a Provider in delivering high quality services that promote a safe and secure lifestyle for service users whilst maximising capacity for independence and reintegration to the local community. 2. That service users would be supported to move to a more independent setting over a period of time. The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for upto an additional 48 months at the sole discretion of the Council. The budget for the maximum contract term of 7years is 3,352,938 GBP. Note this budget relates only to 2 A Nethermains and is based on 3x14 hours staff during the day and 2x10 hour staff evenings; and includes an annual increment. The service required at 2B will be an additional cost and based on North Ayrshire Council's current hourly rate for adult social care x hours of assessed need. The quality/price ratio of the tender will be 100% quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03204c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030630-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,352,938 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,352,938 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,352,938 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2022 - 7 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324038

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND

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