Award

Care and Support Package for Service User

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed a public procurement process for a "Care and Support Package for Service User", focusing on providing essential services in the general public services category. The contract was awarded to Randstad Care, a large supplier, without prior publication of a call for competition due to the urgent and complex needs of the service user. The procurement, conducted under a limited method and classified under the CPV code 79620000, is centred around the region of UKM93. The contract, worth £153,981.84, was signed on 8th August 2025, marking the award stage of the procurement process as concluded.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in long-term care and support services, particularly those capable of handling complex service user needs. Companies equipped with the expertise and resources to ensure service continuity would find this contract beneficial for growth. Given the urgency and complexity involved, firms with experience in rapid mobilisation and bespoke care packages would be well-suited to compete effectively in such niches, potentially positioning themselves as preferred providers in this essential public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care and Support Package for Service User

Notice Description

Care and Support Package for Service User

Procurement Information

Service user has complex needs and requires long term service provider continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536715
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,981 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Keane
Contact Email
laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RANDSTAD CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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