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Family Trauma Support Service

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2024 at 09:10

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is inviting bids for the provision of a Family Trauma Support Service to be delivered within its jurisdiction, classified under "Guidance and counselling services" (CPV code: 85312300). The procurement process currently stands at the "active" stage with the contract due to start on 1st November 2024 and run until 31st October 2029, including possible extensions for up to 24 additional months. The contract is valued at £301,388 for its entire duration. This opportunity is open to suitably qualified and experienced service providers capable of delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic assessment and interventions for children and parents or carers in North Ayrshire (Region UKM93). The contract deadline for submissions is 29th April 2024, 12:00 PM BST, and the procurement method is an open procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria, focusing 80% on quality and 20% on price.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling, psychological therapy services, and trauma support. Companies with professionals such as psychotherapists who meet specific educational and professional qualifications, and those with strong references from previous, similarly scoped contracts, are well-positioned to compete. With a £301,388 budget, this contract could drive substantial business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and counselling sector. Interested bidders must meet stringent criteria, including holding certifications like BS EN ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, and demonstrating robust health and safety policies. The project also includes voluntary community benefits focusing on employment, skills, and support for local communities, thereby enhancing the social value provided by the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

Family Trauma Support Service

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a specialist family trauma support service for children under 18 years of age service within North Ayrshire Council. The current contract is due to expire on 30/10/2024. The new contract is anticipated to commence on 01/11/2024 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total budget for the lifetime of the contract is 301,388.00GBP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will deliver evidence based, trauma-informed therapeutic assessment and interventions for children and parents/carers. There will be a child-centred approach to assessment and interventions including individual counselling and psychological therapies. Resulting in meaningful improvements in pre and post measures for the child and their parents/carer. The contract will be let using the North Ayrshire Council Standard terms and conditions for HSCP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028372-2024
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£301,388 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£301,388 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewkerr@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

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