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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, based in Greenock, is currently in the tender stage for the "Provision of an Intensive Family Support Service." This procurement, falling under the services category, is particularly aimed at supporting young people up to the age of 21, including care-experienced youths. With a contract value of £1,444,000, the service will be crucial in addressing the demands within the Children's Social Work Service. The procurement uses an open procedure, with submissions required electronically by 28 July 2025. The project, conducted within the UKM83 region, promises to make significant strides towards fulfilling general public service needs and aligns with the Council's commitment to community benefits.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in social services, specifically those experienced in family support systems. Entities that can demonstrate a robust track record in similar services, prove financial stability, and hold necessary certifications would be well-suited to compete. Ideal contenders should assure a capacity for quality service delivery, evidenced by past projects, and possess the technical know-how to improve client outcomes. The requirement for significant social value delivery further positions this contract as a strategic opportunity for businesses keen on making a meaningful community impact while expanding their operations in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an Intensive Fammily Support Service

Notice Description

The Intensive Family Support Service will support young people from 0-18 and for care experienced young people, up to the age of 21. The Screening Meeting and referral pathway, as detailed earlier, will have a critical role in prioritising the level of need and risk to ensure the services is targeted appropriately to meet the levels of demand across the Children's Social Work Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Intensive Family Support Service will support young people from 0-18 and for care experienced young people, up to the age of 21. The Screening Meeting and referral pathway, as detailed earlier, will have a critical role in prioritising the level of need and risk to ensure the services is targeted appropriately to meet the levels of demand across the Children's Social Work Service.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred on in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Please note the contract is subject to two 12 month extension periods subject to budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801317
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542701
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,444,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further publication prior to expiry of the contract arising from this tender, potentially in June 2027. If options to extend the contract are taken up, then this will extend to 2028 or 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aberlour Child Care Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533369
    Provision of an Intensive Fammily Support Service - The Intensive Family Support Service will support young people from 0-18 and for care experienced young people, up to the age of 21. The Screening Meeting and referral pathway, as detailed earlier, will have a critical role in prioritising the level of need and risk to ensure the services is targeted appropriately to meet the levels of demand across the Children's Social Work Service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542701
    Provision of an Intensive Fammily Support Service - The Intensive Family Support Service will support young people from 0-18 and for care experienced young people, up to the age of 21. The Screening Meeting and referral pathway, as detailed earlier, will have a critical role in prioritising the level of need and risk to ensure the services is targeted appropriately to meet the levels of demand across the Children's Social Work Service.

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