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Counselling service for survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently seeking a provider for a counselling service aimed at survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse in North and East Ayrshire. The contract, valued at £579,150, falls under the general public services category and is at the award stage, having been signed on 14th February 2018. The tender was officially open until 22nd December 2017, at which point submissions were due. This procurement initiative is classified as an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sector, to expand their services by providing essential support to vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in counselling, advocacy, and outreach services tailored to survivors, especially those experienced in working with individuals aged 13 and over, would be suitably positioned to compete for this contract. The inclusion of community benefits indicates a focus on social value, further highlighting opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to public service and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Counselling service for survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is intending to commission a suitable provider to deliver a counselling and specialist support service to male and female survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 and over in North and East Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will deliver counselling and specialist support to male and female survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 and over in North and East Ayrshire. The Service will provide: - Person centred, individual counselling - Telephone Counselling (where appropriate) - Group work sessions - Development of a peer support process - Advocacy support - Support to families and partners, where appropriate - Information and advice for survivors - Training and awareness raising sessions for the Partners - Evaluations from awareness raising / training sessions The service will be delivered in a variety of locations across North and East Ayrshire, which must be accessible for all and include outreach services. The Provider will ensure it can offer a Service to minority groups and those with protected characteristics.

Renewal: Contract is subject to extension after 36 and 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£579,150 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£579,150 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team, David Shields, Deanna Drummond
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, deannadrummond@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324026, +44 1294324730, +44 1563576183, +44 1563576936

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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BREAK THE SILENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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