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Education with Care Residential (Autism Specific) Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has completed a tender process for the provision of "Education with Care Residential (Autism Specific) Services," which is categorised under services within the educational sector. This contract aims to support a child with significant additional support needs by providing a flexible 46-week, 24/7 residential service in Orkney. The procurement employed a selective method, resulting in an active contract with VSA, which was signed on 13 December 2013. The total value of the contract is £657,267.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the child and educational care sector, particularly those with expertise in autism services and flexible residential care solutions. Providers with capacity in delivering tailored support and a commitment to enhancing transitions for children back into local environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can assist businesses in establishing collaborations with local authorities and expanding their service offerings in the region.

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Notice Title

Education with Care Residential (Autism Specific) Services

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for an education with care residential service (autism specific) for a 46 week, 24/7 service on a single campus, for a child with significant additional support needs. The 46 week placement is required to be provided flexibly within a 52 week service provision availability. It is the Council's intention to develop enhanced provision to meet the child's needs in Orkney in the future, therefore this education with care residential placement is required as an interim measure only. There is an expectation that the Service Provider would work closely with services in Orkney to ensure the success of the child's transition back to Orkney which is anticipated to include a programme of planned return visits to the family home throughout the duration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a requirement for an education with care residential service (autism specific) for a 46 week, 24/7 service on a single campus, for a child with significant additional support needs. The 46 week placement is required to be provided flexibly within a 52 week service provision availability. It is the Council's intention to develop enhanced provision to meet the child's needs in Orkney in the future, therefore this education with care residential placement is required as an interim measure only. There is an expectation that the Service Provider would work closely with services in Orkney to ensure the success of the child's transition back to Orkney which is anticipated to include a programme of planned return visits to the family home throughout the duration of the contract. Tenderers will be required to submit costed proposals detailing the fee rates anticipated to provide a placement which is able to meet the child's needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000273091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305550
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£657,267 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 201312 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Gauld
Contact Email
neil.gauld@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305550
    Education with Care Residential (Autism Specific) Services - The Council has a requirement for an education with care residential service (autism specific) for a 46 week, 24/7 service on a single campus, for a child with significant additional support needs. The 46 week placement is required to be provided flexibly within a 52 week service provision availability. It is the Council's intention to develop enhanced provision to meet the child's needs in Orkney in the future, therefore this education with care residential placement is required as an interim measure only. There is an expectation that the Service Provider would work closely with services in Orkney to ensure the success of the child's transition back to Orkney which is anticipated to include a programme of planned return visits to the family home throughout the duration of the contract.

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