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Flexible Framework for the Provision of a Community Support Service for Children and Young People - Framework Reopened

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 May 2024 at 10:01

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13 Feb 2024 at 09:16

Tender

02 Feb 2024 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has completed a tender for a "Flexible Framework for the Provision of a Community Support Service for Children and Young People". The procurement category is services, specifically welfare services for children and young people. The Council is located in Irvine, United Kingdom, and the tender, with the title "Framework Reopened", is in the award stage as of the date 17th May 2024. The Council aims to appoint one Service Provider under this framework. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering welfare services for children and young people, to engage in providing person-centred support within the community. Businesses with experience in delivering similar services and holding relevant certifications for quality, health and safety, and environmental management are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement under this tender is focused on quality-based procurement and offers potential growth prospects for SMEs looking to expand their presence in delivering community support services.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework for the Provision of a Community Support Service for Children and Young People - Framework Reopened

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires providers to deliver person centred support to children and young people (up to and including 18 years of age) enabling them to achieve their outcomes as per their Child Assessment and Plan and Support Plan. Person centred support encompasses personal support, community support and care within the home. This framework is being reopened at the discretion of the Council, we currently have three Service Providers appointed and we are looking to appoint one Service Provider, as the original documents allow the Council to appoint up to a maximum of four Service Providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council requires providers to deliver person centred support to children and young people (up to and including 18 years of age) enabling them to achieve their outcomes as per their Child Assessment and Plan and Support Plan. Person centred support encompasses personal support, community support and care within the home. This framework is being reopened at the discretion of the Council, we currently have three Service Providers appointed and we are looking to appoint one Service Provider, as the original documents allow the Council to appoint up to a maximum of four Service Providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0436b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016419-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,116,039 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,116,039 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,116,039 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2024 - 18 Aug 2028 4-5 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
laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 MUNGO FOUNDATION

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