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Community Support Service

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

05 Apr 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Community Support Service was initiated by North Ayrshire Council, located in Irvine, UK. This open tender, which focuses on providing support services for individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs, is a significant engagement in the social services sector. The procurement period ended on 10th May 2019, and the award was made on 6th September 2019, with a total contract duration of six years, comprising an initial two-year term and two optional two-year extensions. Key details include a contract value of £84,119,850, awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender with a quality assessment being 90% of the decision-making criteria.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those equipped to deliver community-based support for vulnerable adult populations. Companies with experience in mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disability support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for comprehensive quality assurance and community engagement initiatives further emphasises the value of innovative service delivery and strong community ties capability within prospective bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Support Service

Notice Description

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model. The contract term will be for a total of Six (6) years. The term will be an initial two (2) year period, followed by two further extension periods of 2 years. Providers will be invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through a formal tender process.

Lot Information

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Mental Health Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health need. Services will be delivered in a community settings24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Learning Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Physical Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Mental Health Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health issue. Services will be delivered in a community seting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area -Learning Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Physical Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000580045
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369562
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
Services
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,119,850 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,119,850 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20196 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

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
8
Supplier Names

Access Ability

Affinity Trust

Cornerstone

ENABLE Scotland

Hansel Alliance

Key Housing Association

Quarriers

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350731
    Community Support Service - The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model. The contract term will be for a total of Six (6) years. The term will be an initial two (2) year period, followed by two further extension periods of 2 years. Providers will be invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through a formal tender process.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369562
    Community Support Service - The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model. The contract term will be for a total of Six (6) years. The term will be an initial two (2) year period, followed by two further extension periods of 2 years. Providers will be invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through a formal tender process.

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