Planning

Respite/Short Breaks Service

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Oct 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Respite/Short Breaks Service" within the social work and related services sector. The tender seeks service providers who can deliver high-quality care, including emergency support, to individuals with learning disabilities in East Ayrshire. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a deadline for initial statements of service by 12 noon on 31 October 2024. The services will be required 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, from a facility within the East Ayrshire locality. Future notice for further details is anticipated to be provided on 6 January 2025. The contract's expected duration is three years, with an additional two-year option.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in managing respite and short breaks services. Ideal candidates should have proven working relationships with both clinical and non-clinical statutory services, as well as third-sector and community groups. The service provider must focus on outcome-based, person-centred care that promotes independence among service users. Firms with robust experience and capabilities in these areas will find this tender to be a promising avenue for business growth and the establishment of continued service provision in East Ayrshire.

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Notice Title

Respite/Short Breaks Service

Notice Description

Delivery of Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire. The service will be required to deliver the following support: - Provide Respite/Short Breaks (including emergency) care to individuals with a Learning Disability over 365 days per year 24 hours per day - aged 18yrs and above. - Deliver the service from a building base within East Ayrshire locality. - Provision is sought for four (4) beds. Three (3) beds would be utilised to accommodate current demand and support younger people transitioning from children services to adult services and one (1) bed would be utilised to manage emergency crisis situations. - The allocation of Respite/Short Breaks will be determined by an assessment of needs undertaken by social work services for each individual, the provider and individual will then agree how best to manage the allocation/accommodate the breaks required over the course of the year. - The Provider will have previous experience of managing this type of service. - The Provider must have strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group. - The Provider must have strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group. - Provide a high-quality service that is outcome-focused and person-centred. - Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence. The duration of the contract is expected to be 3 years with the option of an addition 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031673-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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