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Provision of a Functional Family Therapy Service

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

South Ayrshire Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of a Functional Family Therapy Service," classified under the services category. The procurement took place under a limited method, specifically through a direct award under the Light Touch Regime, which is suitable for certain social, health, and education services. The contract was awarded to Action for Children on 20th November 2025, for services to be delivered in the region of Ayr (UKM94), with the total contract value amounting to £589,253. The process has reached the award and contract stage, ensuring the provision of therapeutic services outlined in the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in family therapy services, particularly those with expertise in delivering specialised therapeutic interventions. Businesses with a focus on social care and family support, as well as those familiar with statutory and third-sector partnership work, are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. The contract reinforces the importance of collaboration between public bodies and specialised service providers, fostering business growth while ensuring the delivery of critical social services within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Functional Family Therapy Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Functional Family Therapy Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of the Third Sector Interface in South Ayrshire

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-r6ebe6-0000822032
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548313
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£589,253 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 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

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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