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Delivery of a Stroke Support Service

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of a Stroke Support Service, marking the completion of the procurement process. This project falls under the hospital support services industry category and is located in North Ayrshire (region code UKM93). The procurement was conducted via a Single Tender Action process, with the contract awarded directly due to the absence of competition, as stipulated by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months depending on performance and funding. This initiative began with the award on 19th March 2025, and the key contracting party is Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

This tender presents a unique business opportunity primarily for specialised service providers in the healthcare sector. It offers a significant contract valued at £269,666, providing potential for healthcare organisations focusing on niche medical support services to enhance their portfolio and expand their operations in North Ayrshire. Given the process was directly awarded without competition, businesses capable of offering similar specific and technical service delivery may benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities where their singular expertise can meet critical regional needs. Such organisations would need to demonstrate superior capability in delivering high-quality, dedicated support services within the healthcare system.

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Notice Title

Delivery of a Stroke Support Service

Notice Description

Delivery of a Stroke Support Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") require the delivery of a stroke support service. This contract followed the Single Tender Action process and has been awarded without a call for competition as per Part 3, Section 6 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and the contract end date is 31st March 2027. An option to extend for an additional period of up to 12 months will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Procurement Information

The full range of services required can only be provided by a single supplier, who is also the only provider capable of delivering these services within North Ayrshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e382
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074858-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112000 - Hospital support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jade Armstrong
Contact Email
jadearmstrong@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324321

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

CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND

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