Planning

Residential Care Setting for One Adult with Learning Disability (PIN - Market Engagement)

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process related to residential care services within the health industry, specifically targeting residential health facility services and welfare services for disabled individuals. The procurement involves engaging service providers to offer long-term residential support for an adult with a learning disability. Set in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom, interested parties are invited to express interest by completing the provided questionnaire. The deadline for submissions is 10th April 2026, with further notifications anticipated by 15th June 2026.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services and welfare services for disabled individuals. Organisations possessing experience in providing tailored care and support, particularly for adults with learning disabilities, could benefit from this engagement. Service providers with capabilities in offering customised care solutions are encouraged to participate, as this initiative could foster business growth by expanding service offerings in collaboration with regional health and social care bodies such as the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

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Notice Title

Residential Care Setting for One Adult with Learning Disability (PIN - Market Engagement)

Notice Description

Please see attached questionnaire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) and NHS Ayrshire and Arran (NHS A&A) are seeking to engage with the market to determine availability for adult residential support for one female individual on a long term basis. Expressions of interest are sought from service providers by completing the Questionnaire attached and submitting an outline proposal of how they could meet and deliver a service for the individual based on their respective pen picture, for return no later than 10th April 2026. Completed questionnaires should be sent to jadearmstrong@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028681-2026
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

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 20263 months to go
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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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