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Autism Information, Advice and Support Services

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Dec 2023 at 16:22

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15 Aug 2023 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has concluded an award for the procurement of Autism Information, Advice and Support Services under the legal basis of CELEX. This contract falls under the main procurement category of social work and related services. The service will be provided across all Ayrshire authorities, with a 3-year contract period that may extend for up to 24 months. The contract was awarded to the National Autistic Society Scotland, and its total value amounts to £494,462. The award was signed on 13th December 2023, following an open procedure tender, with a focus on best price and quality ratio.

This tender for Autism Information, Advice and Support Services presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services industry to collaborate with North Ayrshire Council. Interested bidders must demonstrate the relevant experience, provide satisfactory references, and comply with quality and environmental management procedures. The tender period ended on 19th September 2023, with a substantial emphasis on community benefits on a voluntary basis. Businesses with expertise in supporting individuals with autism and promoting community inclusion are well-suited to participate and potentially contribute to the successful delivery of these services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Information, Advice and Support Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to deliver autism information, advice and support services. The service will support people from across Ayrshire who have personal or professional questions regarding autism. The service will be delivered across all Ayrshire authorities, inclusive of East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Core service delivery will offer the following supports as a minimum across the term of the contract: - One-to-one advice, information and guidance delivered in a person-centred manner across a wide variety of platforms (face-to-face, telephone, text, email and Microsoft Teams) - 8 week workshops focussing on parent and carers and how to support their child/young person - Provide relevant and timely information, advice, and signposting to individuals living with Autism. This will include families and carers. - Create strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group. - Develop strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group. - Collaborate and work with other organisations to share knowledge and best practice. - Identify development opportunities and utilise all available training - Provide a high-quality service that is informative and person-centred. - Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence. - Encourage and support service users to develop the skills to become included in their community to the degree that is desirable to them, thereby reducing social isolation. The service will be required to manage resources effectively and meet all specified targets. Additional information: The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037017-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£494,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

East Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
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, TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

National Autistic Society Scotland

Further Information

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