This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 09:34

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Whole Family Support Framework (Re-Opening#2 Jan26)" involves East Ayrshire Council as the contracting authority. It focuses on health and social work services, specifically in the region of Kilmarnock, UKM93. The process has reached the award stage, highlighted by multiple active contracts signed on 12th March 2026. The framework operates under the Light Touch Regime and is structured as a flexible framework. The procurement used the open procedure method and is supported by a framework agreement that allows new providers to be incorporated. The industry category is primarily focused on providing holistic support services for families in need, with a completion status indicating the integration of new suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for family support models. The re-opening of the framework allows for new entrants, enabling a broad range of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Companies such as business development consultancy services are well-suited to compete given the focus on quality over price in award criteria. The inclusion in such frameworks can facilitate substantial business growth through access to a formal structured contractual relationship with a local authority, ensuring stability and long-term collaboration potential in community services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Whole Family Support Framework (Re-Opening#2 Jan26)

Notice Description

This Framework is aimed at providing early help and support to our communities thrive through a holistic whole family support model

Lot Information

Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Lot 3 - Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Renewal: 1x one year extension

Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services

Lot 4 - Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services

Renewal: 1x one year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060688
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055046-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, subject to further funding. Retender in one to two years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CAN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

HEALIOS

THE HONEYPOT CHILDREN'S CHARITY

VENTURE TRUST

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