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Re-opening of Peer Outreach Service Framework - January 2026

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:56

Award

23 Feb 2024 at 15:52

TenderUpdate

07 Dec 2023 at 10:50

Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is inviting applications for a re-opening of its Peer Outreach Service Framework, targeting new areas within East Ayrshire Communities for January 2026. This tender, classified as a service contract under the CPV code 75200000 for the provision of community services, is in the active procurement stage. Interested parties must express their interest by 12 noon on 2 February 2026, with submissions due by 5 February 2026. The re-opening is prompted by additional funding to extend the service to Stewarton, Galston/Newmilns, and New Cumnock areas, while retaining the initial framework duration from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2027, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement is conducted via Open procedure, leveraging electronic submissions through PCS-Tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in community outreach and rehabilitation services. Businesses with a strong presence and operational capability within the specified East Ayrshire locations, such as Stewarton and New Cumnock, can benefit by expanding their service offerings under this council initiative. The framework accommodates current providers and opens possibilities for new entrants, particularly those with a robust record of community service delivery. As experienced community-focused organisations apply, this framework represents a strategic opportunity for businesses to enhance their market presence and contribute to local community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-opening of Peer Outreach Service Framework - January 2026

Notice Description

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of a Peer Outreach Service within specific East Ayrshire Communities (Re-opening for New Areas January 2026) REOPENING OF FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR ADDITIONAL AREAS TO BE ADDED AND WILL NOT AFFECT THE AREAS ALREADY AWARDED TO FUNDED PROVIDERS, EXISTING PROVIDERS MAY APPLY FOR THESE NEW AREAS

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the previously advertised Notice (refer 2023/000-033333), the Framework commenced in 2024 and in accordance with the terms therein, it is now being re-opened for 3 new areas to be included under the same terms as the original application exercise as additional funding has been secured. Note that the initial 3 year term for the Framework commenced on 1 February 2024, therefore the initial term of the contract for the new areas will end on 31 January 2027 for all Service Providers included in the Framework at that time, however a further one year extension to this may be invoked as allowed under the terms of the Framework. Suitably experienced organisations known within the Stewarton, Galston/Newmilns and New Cumnock communities should apply at this time to provide a new service in these areas; existing providers on the Framework may apply for any of these new areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041773
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000526-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AUCHINLECK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

EAST AYRSHIRE CHURCHES HOMELESS ACTION

THE ZONE INITIATIVE

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