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NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Apr 2021 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is being conducted by North Ayrshire Council for the contract titled "NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old". This service falls under the general public services category and aims to address the needs of children under 13 who have experienced trauma related to sexual abuse and exploitation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an expected publication date on Public Contract Scotland-Tender set for the week commencing 3rd May 2021. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by completing the questionnaire available through North Ayrshire Council, with a deadline of 30th April 2021. The contract is expected to be awarded by the end of May or beginning of June 2021, with a budget of £40,000 allocated for this 12-month pilot service. The service delivery will take place across the communities of North, South, and East Ayrshire.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic services, particularly those with expertise in child welfare and trauma recovery. Providers of counselling or psychological support services, especially those qualified in disciplines such as play therapy, drama therapy, or music therapy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for therapists to have relevant qualifications and experience further highlights the need for businesses that prioritise professional standards and can demonstrate capability in delivering effective support to children and families facing significant challenges. This opportunity not only allows businesses to expand their service offerings but also contributes positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old

Notice Description

Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 3rd May 2021. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 30th April 2021. Background North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are jointly commissioning a specialist, therapeutic service for children under 13 years of age who are experiencing or have previously experienced child sexual abuse and/or exploitation. This is a new service and although there are difficulties in establishing an estimate of the number of children affected, statistics indicate that instances for age groups under 13 years old are significantly increasing. Whole family recovery is recommended and it is important that non-abusive family members have access to support themselves and are involved in the process of recovery for their children. Estimated Total Resources The pilot will run for 12 months and will inform future commissioning. Budget has been allocated as follows: - South Ayrshire GBP 10,000 East Ayrshire GBP 10,000 North Ayrshire GBP 20,000 Total GBP 40,000 Timescales NAC hope to appoint a service provider at the end of May/beginning June 2021. The contract duration is 12 months. This is a 1-year pilot, and NAC may move to a longer duration contract next time around. Place of Performance The service will be delivered within the communities of North, South and East Ayrshire. Flexibility in location of service delivery will be required taking into account individual circumstances. Additional Information Staff Training and Supervision Staff must be trained to work with children under 13 years old and who have experienced traumatic events. Therapists must be appropriately qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent. For example, play therapist must be registered with the British Association of Play Therapy Training; drama therapist must be registered with the British Association of Drama Therapists; music therapists must be registered with the British Association of Music Therapy. Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients. Therefore, there is a requirement for therapists to receive regular supervision which for many is a minimum of one and a half hours a month from a clinical supervisor. Procurement Procedure Taking into account the available budget this procurement will be conducted as a Quick Quote.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 3rd May 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651095
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412308
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2021Expired
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
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mark Milligan
Contact Email
markmilligan@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000, +44 1563576183, +44 3001230900

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412308
    NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old - Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 3rd May 2021. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 30th April 2021. Background North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are jointly commissioning a specialist, therapeutic service for children under 13 years of age who are experiencing or have previously experienced child sexual abuse and/or exploitation. This is a new service and although there are difficulties in establishing an estimate of the number of children affected, statistics indicate that instances for age groups under 13 years old are significantly increasing. Whole family recovery is recommended and it is important that non-abusive family members have access to support themselves and are involved in the process of recovery for their children. Estimated Total Resources The pilot will run for 12 months and will inform future commissioning. Budget has been allocated as follows: - South Ayrshire GBP 10,000 East Ayrshire GBP 10,000 North Ayrshire GBP 20,000 Total GBP 40,000 Timescales NAC hope to appoint a service provider at the end of May/beginning June 2021. The contract duration is 12 months. This is a 1-year pilot, and NAC may move to a longer duration contract next time around. Place of Performance The service will be delivered within the communities of North, South and East Ayrshire. Flexibility in location of service delivery will be required taking into account individual circumstances. Additional Information Staff Training and Supervision Staff must be trained to work with children under 13 years old and who have experienced traumatic events. Therapists must be appropriately qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent. For example, play therapist must be registered with the British Association of Play Therapy Training; drama therapist must be registered with the British Association of Drama Therapists; music therapists must be registered with the British Association of Music Therapy. Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients. Therefore, there is a requirement for therapists to receive regular supervision which for many is a minimum of one and a half hours a month from a clinical supervisor. Procurement Procedure Taking into account the available budget this procurement will be conducted as a Quick Quote.

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