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Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

East Ayrshire Council

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10 Apr 2025 at 11:37

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08 Nov 2024 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework" project under an open procedure. This contract falls under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV code: 85300000) and is aimed at providing comprehensive support services to adults with learning disabilities and mental ill-health in East Ayrshire (UKM93). The procurement process included a tender stage with the deadline for expressions of interest on 16 December 2024 and submission deadline on 19 December 2024. The framework agreement is set for three years, starting from the date of signing on 2 April 2025, with an option for two one-year extensions. The council has selected suppliers CrossReach and UCAN Learn.Work.Live for the framework, which is flexible to include new service providers as needed.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those providing support for independent living skills. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in mental health and disabilities support services, social development, health and wellbeing, and vocational training are well-suited for this framework. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, offers a stable income stream over several years and potential extensions. By joining this flexible framework, businesses can expand their portfolio, collaborate with East Ayrshire Council, and contribute significantly to the local community's wellbeing. This procurement process supports electronic submission and incorporates community benefits, encouraging bidders to propose impactful social value initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Notice Description

Independent Living Skills service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of services for Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The service will be for Individuals to develop their independent living skills, social development, health and wellbeing and where appropriate the opportunity to gain work related skills through work experience and/or volunteering as well as the opportunity to attain work related qualifications. The Framework will cover a wide range of services determined by the needs of the Individual. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 2 one-years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014237-2025
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

UCAN Learn.Work.Live

Further Information

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