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Provision of a Transitional Supported Living Service for Young People

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by North Ayrshire Council for the provision of a Transitional Supported Living Service for Young People aged 16 to 21. This tender, identified as NAC/5220, falls under the services category and primarily focuses on general public services in the UKM93 region. Currently at the tender stage, the process follows an open procurement method under an open procedure. Key dates include a submission deadline of 10th October 2025, with an anticipated contract commencement on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with possible extensions. The contract is valued at £2,100,000 and prioritises both price and quality, with a weightage of 30% on price and 70% on quality.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in supported living services, particularly those with experience in handling young people's services. Organisations with strong track records in service delivery and compliance with quality management standards (such as ISO 9001) are well-suited to bid. The procurement process requires detailed service execution plans, relevant experience examples, and robust health and safety policies, offering growth potential for companies capable of meeting the high standards set by North Ayrshire Council. Additional opportunities include potential subcontracting and the provision of community benefits, focusing on employment, skills, and education enhancements. This presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and TSOs looking to expand their footprint in the public services sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Transitional Supported Living Service for Young People

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires the provision of a transitional supported living service for young people aged 16 to 21 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545007
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care 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

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,099,741 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@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

BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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