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Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Independent Living Skills services for adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health under a flexible framework. This procurement falls within the services sector, specifically categorised under ‘General public services’ and ‘CPV 85300000’. The services will be rendered in East Ayrshire, with the primary location being Kilmarnock, UKM93. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with key dates including a submission deadline on 19th December 2024. The contract, worth £4,000,000 GBP, was awarded on 2nd April 2025 to CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council) and UCAN Learn.Work.Live. This framework agreement will span three years, with two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those catering to individuals with learning disabilities and mental ill health. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage with local authorities and expand their client base. The flexible nature of the framework allows new service providers to join, ensuring continuous opportunities for business growth and collaboration. Companies equipped to offer comprehensive support plans including independent living skills, social development, health and wellbeing, and work-related skills will find this framework particularly advantageous. Participation in this project could also foster the development of community benefits as specified in the ITT documents.

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Notice Title

Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Notice Description

Independent Living Skills service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of services for Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The service will be for Individuals to develop their independent living skills, social development, health and wellbeing and where appropriate the opportunity to gain work related skills through work experience and/or volunteering as well as the opportunity to attain work related qualifications. The Framework will cover a wide range of services determined by the needs of the Individual. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time.. Option to extend for a further 2 one-years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781782
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months 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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray, Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL

UCAN LEARN.WORK.LIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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