Tender

Addendum Self Harm Support Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jul 2022 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Addendum Self Harm Support Services" tender, with a contract value of £231,097.04. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically aimed at providing guidance and counselling services across North Ayrshire. The tender process is at the "Tender" stage and is set to conclude on 2nd August 2022, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st October 2022 and last until 30th September 2028. Bidders are required to submit their offers electronically through PCS-Tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health support, counselling, and community service training, particularly those with experience in delivering services to vulnerable populations. Firms that can demonstrate relevant past performance and hold essential certifications, such as UKAS-accredited Health and Safety compliance, would have a competitive advantage. Additionally, businesses that contribute to community benefits—such as promoting job opportunities or providing training—aligning with the council's objectives, will stand out in the selection process.

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Notice Title

Addendum Self Harm Support Services

Notice Description

The tender is for a single provider to deliver self-harm support services across North Ayrshire. The service takes a 3-strand approach to support those who self-harm: One to one support service for those who wish to address their self-harm Training and awareness-raising sessions for all agencies Developmental being able to respond organically to new developments and pieces of work

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of self-harm service for services users aged 11 and upwards who are ordinarily resident in North Ayrshire. service delivery will offer a three-strand approach across North Ayrshire to support those who self-harm and to develop good practice around this issue: Strand A - One-to-One Support Provide 16-20 hours per week of one-to-one support for those who self-harm from the age of 11 years and above. The service should support individuals who are self-harming by developing alternative coping mechanisms and help to minimise risk. There shall be a four-week maximum limit of 80 hours of direct contact between the Provider and those who self-harm. The service should support a minimum of 50 individuals per year Strand B - Awareness Raising Provide a minimum of 12 self-harm awareness-raising sessions per year to different groups, workers, teams and organisations, families/ guardians, and peers. These sessions should focus on raising awareness of the issues for anyone who might come into contact with someone who self-harms and to enable them to understand and support individuals more effectively Identify and deliver consistent messages around self-harm through training and awareness-raising sessions. Strand C - Develop Self-Harm Strategies Provide expertise to a range of partners for developing self-harm management strategies and identifying pathways to further training To provide documentation promoting self-harm strategies and best practice guidelines To work with local partners to improve on existing self-harm strategies Contribute to regional forums and work alongside the Partnership to ensure the continuing development of local self-harm strategies. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This addendum has been created to remove the need for Care Inspectorate Registration which was included in the original notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03544d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019877-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£231,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£231,097 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne McQuillan
Contact Email
joannemcquillan@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324041

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

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