Planning

Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has initiated the planning stage for the "Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP" in the general public services category. The procurement process involves the provision of an Independent Information and Advice Service related to Self-Directed Support (SDS), including the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). Initial details indicate the procurement notice will be issued on 5th May 2025, with the service expected to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 1st August 2028, subject to a possible extension of up to 24 months. Interested suppliers should submit their expressions of interest by 17th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive advice and support services within the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in SDS and recruitment services. Firms specialising in social care, advice services, and personal assistant recruitment will find this procurement particularly relevant. By engaging with North Ayrshire Council, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the UKM93 region under a substantial budget of £750,000 GBP, facilitating considerable business growth within the social care landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP

Notice Description

North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are seeking to understand the interest from organisations who are able to deliver an Independent Information and Advice Service in relation to Self-Directed Support (SDS). The service will also support with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). It is anticipated it will be advertised on 5th May 2025 but the routes of Procurement are being explored. When published, the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contracts Scotland-Tender. The anticipated start date of 1st August 2025 until 1st August December 2028 with the option to extend by up to 24 months. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Monday 17th March 2025. Potential suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are seeking to understand the interest from organisations who are able to deliver an Independent Information and Advice Service in relation to Self-Directed Support (SDS). The service will also support with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). The anticipated start date is 1st August 2025 until 1st August 2028 with the option to extend by up to 24 months. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Monday 17th March 2025. Potential suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525927
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2025Expired
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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324220

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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