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Provision of Care at Home Service

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Care at Home Service" aimed at supporting older people and adults with various needs. This public procurement initiative, classified under general public services, operates within North Ayrshire, specifically across four geographical lots including Irvine, Kilwinning, the North Coast, and the Garnock Valley. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with contracts signed between February 21 and February 28, 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £19.29 million. This open procedure allows for electronic submissions and had a tender period that ended on October 5, 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies specialising in home care services, particularly those with experience in personalised care, housing support, and broader health and safety compliance. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility, innovative care solutions, and a commitment to enhancing the independence of service users will be particularly well-positioned. Additionally, providers are expected to engage in community initiatives, thus integrating social responsibility with business growth within North Ayrshire.

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Notice Title

Provision of Care at Home Service

Notice Description

The Service will support Older People/Adults with a range of needs through the provision of personal care, personal support, housing support and sleep overs in service users own homes. The service will be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The Service will normally be delivered during the core hours of 0700 to 2300 hours but providers will be required to deliver the Service out with the core hours as necessary to ensure service users receive their assessed care and support. The Council is commissioning 5,848 hours per week over 4 geographical Lots. The Council is committed to enabling service users to have choice and control over their lives and to remain living at home as independently as possible for as long as possible. Providers will be innovative and flexible in their approach to achieving positive outcomes for service users in this respect.

Lot Information

North Coast comprising of Largs, Fairlie, West Kilbride and Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Provision of a Care at Home Service in the North Coast comprising of Largs, Fairlie, West Kilbride and Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire

Garnock Valley comprising of Kilbirnie, Dalry and Beith, North Ayrshire

Provision of a Care at Home Service within Garnock Valley comprising of Kilbirnie, Dalry and Beith, North Ayrshire.

Three Towns comprising of Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston, North Ayrshire

Provision of a Care at Home Service in Three Towns comprising of Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Stevenston, North Ayrshire.

Irvine and Kilwinning, North Ayrshire

Provision of a Care at Home Service within Irvine and Kilwinning, North Ayrshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000508920
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314539
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,294,788 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20188 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294251
    Provision of Care at Home Service - The Service will support Older People/Adults with a range of needs through the provision of personal care, personal support, housing support and sleep overs in service users own homes. The service will be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The Service will normally be delivered during the core hours of 0700 to 2300 hours but providers will be required to deliver the Service out with the core hours as necessary to ensure service users receive their assessed care and support. The Council is commissioning 5,848 hours per week over 4 geographical Lots. The Council is committed to enabling service users to have choice and control over their lives and to remain living at home as independently as possible for as long as possible. Providers will be innovative and flexible in their approach to achieving positive outcomes for service users in this respect.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314539
    Provision of Care at Home Service - The Service will support Older People/Adults with a range of needs through the provision of personal care, personal support, housing support and sleep overs in service users own homes. The service will be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The Service will normally be delivered during the core hours of 0700 to 2300 hours but providers will be required to deliver the Service out with the core hours as necessary to ensure service users receive their assessed care and support. The Council is commissioning 5,848 hours per week over 4 geographical Lots. The Council is committed to enabling service users to have choice and control over their lives and to remain living at home as independently as possible for as long as possible. Providers will be innovative and flexible in their approach to achieving positive outcomes for service users in this respect.

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