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Provision of a Carer Respite Service

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by South Ayrshire Council is for the provision of a Carer Respite Service, with the aim to support carers' health and wellbeing as defined by the Carers Scotland Act 2016. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting services related to social work. Located in the region of South Ayrshire, Scotland, the service involves care for individuals who require support due to various conditions, allowing their unpaid carers a respite. The procurement process for this service reached the award stage on 27th August 2025, with the active contract signed on 26th August 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, resulting in a contract valued at £592,574, with the supplier being Crossroads (South Ayrshire) Care Attendant Scheme, based in Prestwick, Scotland.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those that focus on providing support and care solutions for carers and the vulnerable individuals they assist. Companies specialising in social care services that cater to both adult and young carers, and that can align with the mandates of the Carers Scotland Act 2016, would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The ability to enhance service delivery, meet regional care standards, and effectively manage respite services could lead to significant growth potential in the market within the South Ayrshire region and beyond. As the procurement method did not involve prior publication of a competition call, businesses with established ties or specialised expertise might find similar contract pathways to secure essential roles in public service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Carer Respite Service

Notice Description

This award relates to a Carer Respite Service as defined by the Carers Scotland Act 2016 which came into effect on 1 April 2018 and is designed to support Carers' health and wellbeing, helping them to remain in their caring roles and be able to manage their own life alongside their caring responsibilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to a Carer Respite Service (the Service) as defined by the Carers Scotland Act 2016 which came into effect on 1 April 2018 and is designed to support Carers' health and wellbeing, helping them to remain in their caring roles and be able to manage their own life alongside their caring responsibilities. Key aspects of the Act include: - A duty to develop and offer an adult Carer support plan ; to someone who is identified as a Carer. The support plan must include contingency planning and support Carers to meet their personal outcomes - A duty to set out and publish local eligibility criteria including recognition that support shall be provided if the eligible criteria are met - A duty to provide support to Carers who have eligible needs including consideration for short breaks from caring - Publish a short break statement - Provide Carers with information and advice services - Put in place support for Carers at the point of hospital discharge - Involve both adult and young Carers in the planning of services - Develop a local adult's Carer strategy A Carer is anyone of any age who provides or intends to provide unpaid support and care for another person. They may care for someone who has a terminal illness, disability, a long-term condition, and mental health challenges or is affected by addiction. Adult Carers and Young Carers in Scotland provide invaluable support to family, friends, and neighbours that they care for. The Partnership recognises the importance of supporting Adult Carers and Young Carers to remain in their caring roles and to be able to manage their own life alongside their caring responsibilities. The Service is care provided to the cared-for person (Service Users), which replaces care normally given by Carers, and which is provided as a form of support to Carers so the Carers can have a break from caring. This may include "replacement care".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051530-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£592,574 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROSSROADS (SOUTH AYRSHIRE) CARE ATTENDANT SCHEME

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