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North Ayrshire Peer Support Service (Mental Health)

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking service providers for the "North Ayrshire Peer Support Service (Mental Health)", aimed at adults aged 18 to 65 with recognised mental health issues in North Ayrshire. This procurement process is currently active, having a tender submission deadline of 12th February 2018, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st July 2018 and run until 30th June 2020, with a possibility of extension. The total budget for the service is approximately £240,000, and the process is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mental health support sector, particularly those specialising in peer support services, social services, and community engagement initiatives. Firms that have experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges, as well as those equipped to provide flexible, community-based support strategies, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Additionally, businesses with a proven track record and strong references in delivering similar services will likely perform well in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

North Ayrshire Peer Support Service (Mental Health)

Notice Description

The peer support service will be open to adults, 18-65years, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem and who are engaged with mental health services in North Ayrshire. The service will provide one to one befriending/social support and activity based group support with the aim of supporting people to engage with their local communities. Peer support workers will have personal experience of mental health problems and share their personal experiences in ways that support, empower and bring hope to the people they support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The peer support service will be open to adults, 18-65 years, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem and who are engaged with mental health services in North Ayrshire. The service will provide one to one befriending/social support and activity based group support with the aim of supporting people to engage with their local communities. The service will operate within the core times of Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, 52 weeks of the year, excluding agreed statutory holidays. However, delivery of the service will require to be flexible to meet the needs of individual service users outwith the core hours. The Provider will be expected to deliver to a minimum of 30 individuals with mental health problems in the first contract year which will increase in year 2. This will include running a minimum of two groups per week once the service is established. North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Services practice approach is recovery focused and strengths based and the provision of a peer support service will contribute to this. Peer support workers will work alongside existing adult mental health services to promote and deliver support that facilitates recovery. Peer support workers will have personal experience of mental health problems and share their personal experiences in ways that support, empower and bring hope to the people they support.

Renewal: Contract may be extended for upto a maximum of 12 months to 30 June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000525117
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320056
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
Large

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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,163 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 years
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
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENUMBRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306919
    North Ayrshire Peer Support Service (Mental Health) - The peer support service will be open to adults, 18-65years, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem and who are engaged with mental health services in North Ayrshire. The service will provide one to one befriending/social support and activity based group support with the aim of supporting people to engage with their local communities. Peer support workers will have personal experience of mental health problems and share their personal experiences in ways that support, empower and bring hope to the people they support.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320056
    North Ayrshire Peer Support Service (Mental Health) - The peer support service will be open to adults, 18-65years, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem and who are engaged with mental health services in North Ayrshire. The service will provide one to one befriending/social support and activity based group support with the aim of supporting people to engage with their local communities. Peer support workers will have personal experience of mental health problems and share their personal experiences in ways that support, empower and bring hope to the people they support.

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