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Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Transitional Supported Living Services for Young People

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

North Ayrshire Council is initiating a procurement process in the planning phase for Transitional Supported Living Services for Young People. The services, focused on general public services, are to be provided at an accommodation located in Irvine, UKM93. The Council is seeking expressions of interest by 22nd July 2025, with the tender anticipated to be advertised between September and October 2025. The contract involves a block contract model expected to span seven years with review options at three and five years, and an annual budget of £300,000. This tender is part of the council’s strategic efforts under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, focusing on care-experienced young people transitioning to independence.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for service providers in the care sector, particularly those specialised in housing support services for young adults. The service is designed to improve essential life skills for young people, enhancing their capability to live independently. Businesses with expertise in providing holistic and supportive environments for young people will find this tender aligns well with their services, especially those registered with the Care Inspectorate. The contract promises a stable, long-term engagement, requiring continuous onsite support, thus offering a consistent revenue stream coupled with societal impact by empowering youth in their journey from care to independent living.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Transitional Supported Living Services for Young People

Notice Description

Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this potential future contract opportunity. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from providers, by completing the below questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Tuesday 22nd July 2025. Description The service being commissioned is care and support for young people (16-21 years) in a supported living setting. The accommodation is located at 2 Boyle Street, Irvine, KA12 8PG. The building is owned by North Ayrshire Council and has 5 ensuite bedrooms, 1 bedroom with adjoining bathroom plus an office for staff. The priority group to be supported in the service would be young people who are care experienced or care leavers. This service would provide an alternative to residential care placements and would support a more gradual and supported transition towards independent living. Young people will have an occupancy agreement with North Ayrshire Council. The local authority also has responsibilities under Part 9 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act) and the National Transfer Scheme (NTS). These duties extend to all looked after children, which include all unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and trafficked children. Eligibility for the NTS is aged 17 and 9 months and younger. Therefore, a young person within scope of the Act or NTS may be provided with accommodation within this setting. The scope of the tender exercise to be undertaken is to appoint a single service provider to provide care and support to all occupants. Contract Model The contract is a block contract model. Contract Term It is anticipated that the contract will be for 7 years, with review and break mechanisms at the end of the third and fifth year. Estimated Total Resources The annual budget is 300k GBP per annum. Annual uplifts will be considered aligned to affordability and Scottish Government Settlement. Contract Delivery The provision of a supported living resource primarily for young people aged 16-21 who are transitioning from care settings but may include those who also come under the scope of the Act or NTS. The focus is on supporting young people to move on from care in a planned, supported and empowering way. Supported living placements will improve a young person's skills in the following areas: -Sustaining a tenancy -Managing a budget -Engaging in the local community -Understanding how to access further support -Gaining independence skills The provider would work closely with key statutory and non-statutory services. The service would require onsite support staff on a 24-hour basis; 7 days per week 365 days a year to be available to support young people. Strategic Context The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (the "Act") was implemented to ensure Local Authorities would have a legal duty to prepare young people for leaving care or ceasing to be looked after and provide aftercare and follow on support for those eligible, potentially up to the age of twenty-six. Part 9 of the Act outlines a range of duties for corporate parents across Scotland. These duties extend to all looked after children, which include all unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) and trafficked young people. There is a collective responsibility on the council and partner agencies. Supporting young people when they wish to transition to independence from care was a key feature of The Promise. The Promise notes the challenges care experienced young people face when going through the transition from leaving care and into adult life and living independently of the care of services. Additional Information The provider must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Housing Support Service or be registered as such prior to the contract start date. Timescales The estimated date of publication of the contract notice is September / October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated it will be advertised in September / October 2025 as an open tender, with the Contract Notice published on Public Contracts Scotland and the procurement exercise carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803742
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534299
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 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
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534299
    Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Transitional Supported Living Services for Young People - Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this potential future contract opportunity. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from providers, by completing the below questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Tuesday 22nd July 2025. Description The service being commissioned is care and support for young people (16-21 years) in a supported living setting. The accommodation is located at 2 Boyle Street, Irvine, KA12 8PG. The building is owned by North Ayrshire Council and has 5 ensuite bedrooms, 1 bedroom with adjoining bathroom plus an office for staff. The priority group to be supported in the service would be young people who are care experienced or care leavers. This service would provide an alternative to residential care placements and would support a more gradual and supported transition towards independent living. Young people will have an occupancy agreement with North Ayrshire Council. The local authority also has responsibilities under Part 9 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act) and the National Transfer Scheme (NTS). These duties extend to all looked after children, which include all unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and trafficked children. Eligibility for the NTS is aged 17 and 9 months and younger. Therefore, a young person within scope of the Act or NTS may be provided with accommodation within this setting. The scope of the tender exercise to be undertaken is to appoint a single service provider to provide care and support to all occupants. Contract Model The contract is a block contract model. Contract Term It is anticipated that the contract will be for 7 years, with review and break mechanisms at the end of the third and fifth year. Estimated Total Resources The annual budget is 300k GBP per annum. Annual uplifts will be considered aligned to affordability and Scottish Government Settlement. Contract Delivery The provision of a supported living resource primarily for young people aged 16-21 who are transitioning from care settings but may include those who also come under the scope of the Act or NTS. The focus is on supporting young people to move on from care in a planned, supported and empowering way. Supported living placements will improve a young person's skills in the following areas: -Sustaining a tenancy -Managing a budget -Engaging in the local community -Understanding how to access further support -Gaining independence skills The provider would work closely with key statutory and non-statutory services. The service would require onsite support staff on a 24-hour basis; 7 days per week 365 days a year to be available to support young people. Strategic Context The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (the "Act") was implemented to ensure Local Authorities would have a legal duty to prepare young people for leaving care or ceasing to be looked after and provide aftercare and follow on support for those eligible, potentially up to the age of twenty-six. Part 9 of the Act outlines a range of duties for corporate parents across Scotland. These duties extend to all looked after children, which include all unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) and trafficked young people. There is a collective responsibility on the council and partner agencies. Supporting young people when they wish to transition to independence from care was a key feature of The Promise. The Promise notes the challenges care experienced young people face when going through the transition from leaving care and into adult life and living independently of the care of services. Additional Information The provider must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Housing Support Service or be registered as such prior to the contract start date. Timescales The estimated date of publication of the contract notice is September / October 2025.

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