This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for their "Whole Family Support Framework (Re-Opening#2 Jan26)" aimed at enhancing community well-being through comprehensive family support services. The award and contract notifications were issued on 11th June 2026, following the tender initiation on 15th January 2026. This procurement process employed an open procedure suitable for the services category, specifically targeting general public services in the Kilmarnock region (UKM93). The process included lots for "Children & Young People’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Services" and "Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services," both awarded on quality criteria, with the respective contracts signed on 12th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for service-oriented businesses specialising in mental health, youth services, and therapeutic support, particularly SMEs looking to engage in public sector contracts within the UK. The framework agreement offers potential for extending service collaborations, providing long-term stability for suppliers. Organisations like Healios Limited, The Honeypot Children's Charity, and others have successfully navigated this procurement method, indicating the suitability of flexible and innovative solutions in gaining traction with public procurement bodies. The rigorous focus on quality over price ensures that suppliers with strong expertise and service delivery capabilities can thrive in this framework. Businesses keen on similar opportunities should focus on developing high-quality service offerings that align with public well-being objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Whole Family Support Framework (Re-Opening#2 Jan26)

Notice Description

This Framework is aimed at providing early help and support to our communities thrive through a holistic whole family support model

Lot Information

Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Lot 3 - Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Renewal: 1x one year extension

Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services

Lot 4 - Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services

Renewal: 1x one year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, subject to further funding. Retender in one to two years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CAN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

HEALIOS

THE HONEYPOT CHILDREN'S CHARITY

VENTURE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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