Planning

Community Link Network Development

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 00:00

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

North Ayrshire Council, a regional or local authority in the UK (UKM93), is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of a Community Link Network. This initiative falls under the services category, particularly general public services, with a focus on health and social care. The procurement is intended to cover two networks in the Garnock Valley and Stevenston areas. Interested service providers are invited to express their interest by submitting a completed questionnaire to Laura Keane at laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by the close of business on Friday, 13 June 2025. This planned service contract, valued at £507,695, aims to support adults, especially those aged 18-65 with learning disabilities, by fostering community engagement and independent living.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing community-based support for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies capable of delivering person-centred services that enhance community participation and foster social relationships will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise. By responding to this tender, businesses can expand their reach and impact in the social care sector within North Ayrshire, while contributing to an initiative that supports the well-being of vulnerable community members.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Link Network Development

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Community Links Network Service. There will be one network covering the Garnock Valley (this includes the towns of Beith, Dalry and Kilbirnie and smaller villages of Gateside, Barrmill, Longbar and Glengarnock) and one network covering Stevenston and surrounding areas. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire attached and returning to laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business on Friday 13 June 2025. For additional information, please refer to the questionnaire attached.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAHSCP have an ongoing requirement for the provision of a Community Links Network Service for adults, predominately aged between 18-65 with a diagnosis of learning disability. NAHSCP will work with the provider, service users, carers, families, and key partners to promote a culture of change and to deliver a high quality person centred service that responds effectively to matters that impact on individuals lives and ability to engage in the community. The purpose of a community link network is to enable individuals to maintain independent living; actively engage in the community as valued and active citizens; and make positive social relationships. Individuals will be able to exercise choice on the form of their participation and be provided with the support and tools to achieve their outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799368
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530741
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£507,695 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530741
    Community Link Network Development - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Community Links Network Service. There will be one network covering the Garnock Valley (this includes the towns of Beith, Dalry and Kilbirnie and smaller villages of Gateside, Barrmill, Longbar and Glengarnock) and one network covering Stevenston and surrounding areas. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire attached and returning to laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business on Friday 13 June 2025. For additional information, please refer to the questionnaire attached.

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