Planning

Provision of short break fostering to North Ayrshire Council

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jul 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of a short break fostering service through a planned procurement process. This initiative is categorised under social protection services and aims to facilitate placements for children and young people aged 0-17 years. The procurement, identified as "NAC/STA/4030," has an overall budget of up to £520,000 and is set to last for two years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The deadline for further communications related to this notice is scheduled for 17th August 2019, and interested parties can find additional details on the North Ayrshire Council's website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and childcare support services. Companies that have experience in delivering short break services, training for foster carers, and managing similar service contracts will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses could expand their service offerings and potentially secure long-term contracts that align with their operational goals in the welfare and support of children and families.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of short break fostering to North Ayrshire Council

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought from interested service providers to deliver a short break fostering service to North Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The duration of this procurement will be 2 years. This may be extended by 2 x 12 month periods. Based on a maximum annual budget of up to 130,000 GBP, the overall budget available for this procurement will be up to 520,000 GBP. This procurement will be based on a daily rate. Matched placements will be called off from the contract as and when required. The following will vary, depending on the Child's Plan; - Short break duration and frequency; placements may be for very short periods. - The commencement of the fostering day. A placement, in most cases will last 24 hours from the start however this may vary, depending on the Child's Plan. - Planned placement endings. The age group of children and young people receiving a service will be between 0-17 years. Short break placements will be matched to each child. North Ayrshire Council may require emergency provision also but this will only be where existing matched child placements are already established. The Service Provider will ensure that the Foster Carer/s understand the Child's Plan and support the Foster Carer to provide care to the child in accordance with the Child's Plan and support the outcomes set out in that Plan.. Transport to the foster placements will be arranged for and provided by the local authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592336
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361569
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claireearnshaw@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

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

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