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Provision of a Community Link Network

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Aug 2026 at 11:28

Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2026 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council procured a community link network support service for adults aged 18–65 with a diagnosed learning disability. The service is intended to help people engage with, contribute to and benefit from assets in their neighbourhoods and communities. It provides preventative and early-intervention support, helping individuals build connections that sustain wellbeing, independence and participation in community life. This is a health and social care service, including social work, welfare support for disabled people, guidance and counselling, and community services. Delivery is in North Ayrshire. The council is the buying organisation, with electronic ordering and payment arrangements available during contract delivery. The requirement is recurring and concerns support delivered without accommodation, rather than construction, goods supply or residential care.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Two electronic bids were received, both from SMEs, and Neighbourhood Networks was selected as the supplier. The award and contract are active, and the contract was signed on 4 August 2026. The contract value is £304,617 including the single lot, with an anticipated start date of 14 September 2026 and a 36-month contract period. The tender submission deadline was 15 June 2026 at noon, with bid opening and the award period beginning at the same time. Quality carried 75% of the evaluation weighting and price 25%. Variants were not allowed. The procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and is identified as a recurring procurement.

This requirement suits organisations experienced in community-based support for adults with learning disabilities, particularly preventative and early-intervention work that improves independence, wellbeing and participation. Credible providers need a Care Inspectorate registration as a Housing Support Service and must ensure all staff hold Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership. Staff must be appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and maintain that registration for their roles. Relevant experience must include two comparable contracts, supported by satisfactory customer references, demonstrating similar scope, scale and value. Suppliers need established financial capacity, employer’s liability insurance, public liability insurance and appropriate motor insurance. The buyer also expects clear control of subcontracting, with additional information required where a single organisation would undertake more than a quarter of the work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Community Link Network

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invited tenders for the provision of a community link network support for adults aged 18-65 years with a diagnosed learning disability. The purpose of the community link network is to enable individuals to engage with, contribute to, and benefit from the assets within their neighbourhoods and communities. This model provides preventative and early intervention support, helping individuals to build connections that sustain their wellbeing, independence, and participation in community life. The anticipated contract start date is 14th September 2026 and the contract period will be for 36 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069893
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,617 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£304,617 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£304,617 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is a recurring procurement.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North 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
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
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
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Neighbourhood Networks

Further Information

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