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Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, concerns the "Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement." This contract falls under the services category and caters to regional or local authority needs, specifically in the area of general public services. The procurement reached the award stage on 11th September 2025, with Thrive Care Scotland Limited awarded the contract for £401,700. The industry category involves social services, aligned with CPV codes, and delivery of services is set in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Light Touch Regime, as detailed by the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing for an award procedure without prior publication of a competition call.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and care services to expand within the Ayrshire region. Thrive Care Scotland Limited, identified as an SME, has successfully engaged with the council and secured the contract. Companies operating in the social care industry, particularly those focusing on residential care for young individuals, could benefit from exploring similar tenders. Given the nature of the procurement under the Light Touch Regime, enterprises that offer innovative care solutions and adhere to regulatory standards would be well-positioned to participate in future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement

Notice Description

This award relates to the Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement for a Young Person

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement for a young person.

Procurement Information

Direct award under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) The LTR covers a specific set of rules for certain service contracts, such as contracts for certain social, health, and education services, as defined by Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes, and this service is included in Schedule 3 to the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£401,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THRIVE CARE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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