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Mental Health Peer Support Service within North Ayrshire

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of a mental health peer support service within North Ayrshire. The service involves befriending/social support and group activities for adults aged 18-65 with mental health issues. The contract duration is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, extendable up to 2027, with a budget of £80,000 per annum. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract signed on 22nd March 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing mental health support services. Companies experienced in delivering similar services to a high standard within the public sector are well-suited to compete. It is an open procedure, using a quality-based award criteria without weighting against price. The North Ayrshire Council will assess bidders based on relevant experience, performance, references, and subcontracting plans. The submission deadline was on 27th February 2023, and the tender can be accessed electronically.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Peer Support Service within North Ayrshire

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") requires the provision of a mental health peer support service within North Ayrshire. The service provides 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 is accessible to adults aged between 18 and 65, residing in North Ayrshire, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem. The anticipated start date is 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 31st March 2027. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The budget for this contract is 80,000 GPB per annum / 320,000 GPB over the maximum 4 year contract duration. However, the budget includes an anticipated 2.5% increase year on year aligned to the Scottish Living Wage and subject to available Scottish Government settlement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC requires the provision of a mental health peer support service within North Ayrshire. The service provides 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 is accessible to adults aged between 18 and 65, residing in North Ayrshire, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem. The anticipated start date is 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 31st March 2027. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The budget for this contract is 80,000 GBP per annum / 320,000 GBP over the maximum 4 year contract duration. However, the budget includes an anticipated 2.5% increase year on year aligned to the Scottish Living Wage and subject to available Scottish Government settlement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000718663
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476255
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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=JAN469796
    Mental Health Peer Support Service within North Ayrshire - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") requires the provision of a mental health peer support service within North Ayrshire. The service provides 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 is accessible to adults aged between 18 and 65, residing in North Ayrshire, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem. The anticipated start date is 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 31st March 2027. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The budget for this contract is 80,000 GPB per annum / 320,000 GPB over the maximum 4 year contract duration. However, the budget includes an anticipated 2.5% increase year on year aligned to the Scottish Living Wage and subject to available Scottish Government settlement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476255
    Mental Health Peer Support Service within North Ayrshire - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") requires the provision of a mental health peer support service within North Ayrshire. The service provides 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 is accessible to adults aged between 18 and 65, residing in North Ayrshire, who have a recognised or diagnosed mental health problem. The anticipated start date is 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 31st March 2027. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The budget for this contract is 80,000 GPB per annum / 320,000 GPB over the maximum 4 year contract duration. However, the budget includes an anticipated 2.5% increase year on year aligned to the Scottish Living Wage and subject to available Scottish Government settlement.

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