Planning

:Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Nov 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Ayrshire Council, acting as a central purchasing body, is in the planning stage of a tender for the provision of Residential Care for two Children with Complex Needs. The procurement process aims to find experienced children's residential care providers capable of delivering high-quality care with a family approach. The tender covers services related to General public services, with a focus on personalised care for the specific needs of two children.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in children's care services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in caring for children with complex medical, health, and learning needs, including Autism, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers a specific opportunity for businesses to provide tailored care within South Ayrshire while ensuring compliance with care plans and maintaining relationships with birth families and other important individuals for the children. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of Wednesday 10th January 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

:Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from experienced Children's Residential Care Providers (with at least 5 years' experience of delivering residential care) who is able to provide a 'family approach' while delivering high quality, nurturing care to two children (aged 5 and 7), committing to these two children only, for as long as they need care over their childhoods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider must have an identified base within South Ayrshire, that is already, or able to be future proofed for wheelchair use to include at the very least: - A homely environment - Ground level access - Three-bedroom house, including a staff sleepover room. - One of these bedrooms must be on the level/ground floor with wet room access. - Separate bathroom - for staff use. - Secure garden - for playing and fun. The Provider must be experienced in caring for children with multiple complex needs including trauma, attachment, and additional support needs both physical and learning. The Provider must be experienced in caring for children who have Autism. The Provider must be trained/experienced in caring for children who have complex medical and health needs including spina bifida, catheter and shunt care. The Provider must be able to ensure there is a small, robust staff team to ensure compliance with infection control risks/management. The Provider must be able to ensure all aspects of both children's Care Plans are fully met including maintaining their existing Educational and Health provisions as well as their Emotional, Social and Identity needs including supporting ongoing relationships with birth families and others who are important to each child.. If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing your experience of delivering children's residential care and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 10th January 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493306
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 2024Expired
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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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