Planning

Community network link service

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to procure a 'Community network link service' as part of its planned initiatives to enhance social support for vulnerable adults. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the project aimed at establishing a community-based network that allows service users to interact with community assets. Located in North Ayrshire, particularly in the Kilbirnie, Dalry, and Beith areas, this service should cost around £84,000 over a potential duration of up to 2 years. Interested providers must submit their expressions of interest by 12 noon on Friday, 30 August 2019, with further notices expected on 2 September 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on social care, community support, and service integration for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies that specialise in community services, social enterprise solutions, and support for vulnerable populations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims not only to enhance independence among users but also to create a network of community interactions, making it essential for providers to demonstrate relevant experience in delivering tailored support and developing localised community relationships.

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Notice Title

Community network link service

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require a single provider to deliver a locality community-based network to enable service users to engage with and invest in community assets. This is a preventative and early intervention model of support and particularly suited to vulnerable adults who, because of their low level of need do not generally meet the eligibility criteria for mainstream social care provision and/or self-directed support. The service will be required to enable individuals to connect to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, social enterprise organisations, services and places in their neighbourhood/community. This service will be provided to up to 12 individuals with learning disabilities. These individuals will have the capacity to work towards a degree of independence. An enabling approach will be required to enable individuals to become more independent. Members of the network will also be encouraged and supported to help one another.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The network will require to be supported by a Link Worker with management support who will be required to; Live in the same area as the community so they are familiar with local services and can identify the need for additional/specialist support of individual members quickly. Work flexibly with the group and individuals to provide housing support, develop community connections and facilitate mutual support among the members of the network. The service provider will be required to set up 1 network initially, but the expectation will be to increase the number of networks by the end of the contract term. The service will be required to support delivery of the individual outcomes listed below for network members. Development of independent travel skills. Increased friendships and positive relationships. Development of money management skills. Life skills developed to access support to maintain tenancy, access support, maintain hygiene and general wellbeing. Increased confidence and self-esteem. Exploration of employment and volunteering opportunities in line with individual skills and interests. Connecting with the community, accessing social and recreational opportunities. Individuals attending the service must be involved in the development of their support plan. Staff employed to deliver the service will require to be PVG scheme members. The duration of this procurement will be up to 2 years. The service will be reviewed after 1 test year. The overall budget for this procurement will be up to 84,000GBP over the 2-year duration. (up to 42,000GBP per annum).. Please note, the final date for Expressions of Interest is 12 noon, Friday 30 August. Should the service be tendered, only service providers who have expressed an interest by this time will be invited to tender. Providers must have the relevant experience to carry out this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000594702
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363397
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363397
    Community network link service - North Ayrshire Council require a single provider to deliver a locality community-based network to enable service users to engage with and invest in community assets. This is a preventative and early intervention model of support and particularly suited to vulnerable adults who, because of their low level of need do not generally meet the eligibility criteria for mainstream social care provision and/or self-directed support. The service will be required to enable individuals to connect to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, social enterprise organisations, services and places in their neighbourhood/community. This service will be provided to up to 12 individuals with learning disabilities. These individuals will have the capacity to work towards a degree of independence. An enabling approach will be required to enable individuals to become more independent. Members of the network will also be encouraged and supported to help one another.

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