Planning

Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

North Ayrshire Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework," which falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement process aims to establish a flexible framework for the delivery of outcome-based care and support services to children, young people up to 25 years, and adults with various disabilities and needs across North Ayrshire. The process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected around 1 October 2025. Important deadlines include submitting completed questionnaires by 21 August 2025, ahead of the anticipated contract commencement date of 11 January 2026. This planned project is supported under the Light Touch Regime, with an estimated contract value of £107,972,379 and a contract term of nine years, with reviews and break mechanisms every three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in providing personalised care and support to individuals with physical, mental, and sensory disabilities. Companies capable of delivering innovative, person-centred services that enhance the independence and quality of life for these groups will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Providers are encouraged to design services that increase community integration and use of local resources, potentially leading to business growth by expanding service offerings and reaching new client demographics within the wide geographical area of all localities in North Ayrshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council are looking to put in place a flexible framework to deliver outcome-based care and support services for children and young people up to and including 25 years and adults. The framework will consist of the following lots Lot 1 - Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs and their families. Lot 2 - Adults with a Learning Disability Lot 3 - Adults with a Mental Health Disorder Lot 4 - Adults with a Physical/Sensory Disorder It is anticipated that the term of the contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years. The anticipated commencement date is 11 January 2026.

Lot Information

Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities andneeds and their families

Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs, and their families across North Ayrshire. This will include Young People transitioning from Children and Young Peoples services to Adult services.

Adults with a Learning Disability

The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources.

Adults with a Mental Health Disorder

The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources.

Adults with Physical / Sensory Disability

The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535976
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,972,379 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 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
Fiona Wilson
Contact Email
fionawilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

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/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535976&idx=1
    31st July 2025 - Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support PIN
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535976
    Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework - North Ayrshire Council are looking to put in place a flexible framework to deliver outcome-based care and support services for children and young people up to and including 25 years and adults. The framework will consist of the following lots Lot 1 - Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs and their families. Lot 2 - Adults with a Learning Disability Lot 3 - Adults with a Mental Health Disorder Lot 4 - Adults with a Physical/Sensory Disorder It is anticipated that the term of the contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years. The anticipated commencement date is 11 January 2026.

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