NAC-5141 - Provision of a Counselling Service for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse to North and East Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a counselling service for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The contract, valued at £677,206.00 GBP, was signed on 26th September 2023. The service will be delivered across North and East Ayrshire, starting from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, with a possible extension of 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) with a 20% focus on price and 80% on quality.

This tender offers an opportunity for service providers specializing in professional counselling services to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Businesses with experience in delivering similar services, complying with quality standards such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework, are well-suited to compete. The North Ayrshire Council is the lead commissioner, seeking to collaborate with skilled providers to fulfil the essential mental health needs of survivors. The tender process emphasises the importance of both quality care provision and competitive pricing for successful service delivery.

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Notice Title

NAC-5141 - Provision of a Counselling Service for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse to North and East Ayrshire Council

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North and East Ayrshire Councils, seeks to appoint a service provider to provide counselling services for individuals from 18 years of age who are survivors of sexual abuse. The service is jointly funded and delivered as a collaboration between North and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. North Ayrshire Council is the lead commissioner and is responsible for procuring the service on behalf of both contracting authorities. The contract will start on 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2027 with an option to extend for 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender will appoint a single provider to provide professional counselling services to survivors of childhood sexual abuse across North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire. The service will be delivered by appropriately qualified counsellors who comply with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent. The service will support users from age 18 upwards, including adults

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736073
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490496
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£677,206 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£677,206 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
Additional Buyers

East Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

Break the Silence

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481844
    NAC-5141 - Provision of a Counselling Service for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse to North and East Ayrshire Council - North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North and East Ayrshire Councils, seeks to appoint a service provider to provide counselling services for individuals from 18 years of age who are survivors of sexual abuse. The service is jointly funded and delivered as a collaboration between North and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. North Ayrshire Council is the lead commissioner and is responsible for procuring the service on behalf of both contracting authorities. The contract will start on 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2027 with an option to extend for 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490496
    NAC-5141 - Provision of a Counselling Service for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse to North and East Ayrshire Council - North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North and East Ayrshire Councils, seeks to appoint a service provider to provide counselling services for individuals from 18 years of age who are survivors of sexual abuse. The service is jointly funded and delivered as a collaboration between North and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. North Ayrshire Council is the lead commissioner and is responsible for procuring the service on behalf of both contracting authorities. The contract will start on 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2027 with an option to extend for 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services

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