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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Ayrshire Council involves the award of a contract for Autism Information, Advice, and Support Services. The contract, with a value of £494,462 in GBP, was signed on 13th December 2023. The service delivery will cover Ayrshire authorities, including East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. The contract period is initially for 3 years, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional 24 months.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing autism-related support. Businesses offering one-to-one advice, workshops for parents and carers, information services, and community partnerships are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender criteria, where quality holds an 80% weightage, making it essential for businesses to emphasize service quality alongside competitive pricing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Autism Information, Advice and Support Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to deliver autism information, advice and support services. The service will support people from across Ayrshire who have personal or professional questions regarding autism. The service will be delivered across all Ayrshire authorities, inclusive of East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a up to a further 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

Core service delivery will offer the following supports as a minimum across the term of the contract: - One-to-one advice, information and guidance delivered in a person-centred manner across a wide variety of platforms (face-to-face, telephone, text, email and Microsoft Teams) - 8 week workshops focussing on parent and carers and how to support their child/young person - Provide relevant and timely information, advice, and signposting to individuals living with Autism. This will include families and carers. - Create strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group. - Develop strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group. - Collaborate and work with other organisations to share knowledge and best practice. - Identify development opportunities and utilise all available training - Provide a high-quality service that is informative and person-centred. - Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence. - Encourage and support service users to develop the skills to become included in their community to the degree that is desirable to them, thereby reducing social isolation. The service will be required to manage resources effectively and meet all specified targets.. The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000741727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495031
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£494,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
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, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

National Autistic Society Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486054
    Autism Information, Advice and Support Services - North Ayrshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to deliver autism information, advice and support services. The service will support people from across Ayrshire who have personal or professional questions regarding autism. The service will be delivered across all Ayrshire authorities, inclusive of East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a up to a further 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=DEC495031
    Autism Information, Advice and Support Services - North Ayrshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to deliver autism information, advice and support services. The service will support people from across Ayrshire who have personal or professional questions regarding autism. The service will be delivered across all Ayrshire authorities, inclusive of East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a up to a further 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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