This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Tender

15 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, in collaboration with South and East Ayrshire Councils, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) Independent Information and Advice Service. The procurement falls under the 'General Public Services' industry category, and aims to serve the health and social care partnerships across the Ayrshire region, specifically in region UKM93. This contract is valued at £749,701.47, and was commenced on 17th July 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure following the award stage, with the contract being fully active as of the mentioned date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the delivery of social care services and advice. It provides an excellent platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in similar community-based support roles, to expand their outreach and portfolio. The project not only allows the successful supplier to deliver impactful support services but also enhances their visibility across multiple council areas within Ayrshire, thereby opening pathways for long-term growth and collaboration in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) Independent Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) requires an appropriately qualified and experienced provider to provide an independent information and advice service in relation to Self Directed Support for North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The service will also support with the recruitment and retention of personal assistants. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, NAC will be the lead contracting authority, and both East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will be named participants on the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will deliver a high quality, visible and accessible information and advice service to help people across the Ayrshire communities to express their views and make informed care choices regarding all four options of SDS. The provider will deliver a high quality, visible and accessible recruitment and employment service for adults, children and families across the communities of Ayrshire for those seeking to employ staff to deliver social care and support effectively and lawfully.

Renewal: Possible extensions: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798836
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535215
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

79600000 - Recruitment services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£749,701 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is recurring.

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ayrshire Independent Living Network

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530400
    Provision of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) Independent Information and Advice Service - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) requires an appropriately qualified and experienced provider to provide an independent information and advice service in relation to Self Directed Support for North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The service will also support with the recruitment and retention of personal assistants. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, NAC will be the lead contracting authority, and both East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will be named participants on the contract. The anticipated contract start date is 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2028, with the option to extend by up to 24 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535215
    Provision of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) Independent Information and Advice Service - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) requires an appropriately qualified and experienced provider to provide an independent information and advice service in relation to Self Directed Support for North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The service will also support with the recruitment and retention of personal assistants. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, NAC will be the lead contracting authority, and both East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will be named participants on the contract.

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