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Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement)

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, alongside South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Councils, is initiating a procurement process for a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service, aimed at providing comprehensive care and support across Ayrshire. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice released to gather market insights. This opportunity focuses on health services and is seeking input for service provision to individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a market engagement questionnaire by 31 July 2026, which will inform service design and procurement strategies. The service delivery will include a range of support options and will collaborate with existing NHS and social care services. Future notices are expected by 1 October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing care and support for neurodegenerative conditions. Companies capable of delivering holistic care solutions that include information and advice, patient care coordination, and support across various platforms will find this procurement particularly relevant. The aim is to engage businesses that can enhance service accessibility and effectiveness through innovative approaches, potentially expanding their operations and impact within the health sector in Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for organisations seeking to partner with local councils and contribute to public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement)

Notice Description

This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service across Ayrshire on behalf of the North, East and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The PIN seeks to assess market interest, experience and capacity to deliver specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination services for individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire, the responses to which will help inform future service design, commissioning arrangements, procurement strategy and delivery models. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 31 July 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination to people of all ages affected by Huntington's Disease across Ayrshire. Working closely with NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Huntington's Disease Management Clinic and other statutory and third sector partners, the service will support people to manage the impact of the condition, maximise independence, improve wellbeing and access appropriate health, social care and community support. The service is expected to include holistic assessment, individual care planning, support throughout the genetic testing and diagnostic process, symptom management support, anticipatory care planning, family/carer support and participation in multidisciplinary care arrangements. The provider will also deliver specialist education, training and awareness raising to health, social care and care sector professionals. The service is expected to operate across East, North and South Ayrshire and be delivered through a combination of clinic-based appointments, home visits, community-based support, telephone contact and digital platforms.. THERE IS A QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS THAT SUPPLIERS SHOULD COMPLETE AND RETURN BACK TO PROCUREMENT@NORTH-AYRSHIRE.GOV.UK BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS FRIDAY 31ST JULY.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836692
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559609
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL559609&idx=1
    7th July 2026 - Specialist Huntingtons Disease Service - Prior Information Notice Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559609
    Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement) - This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service across Ayrshire on behalf of the North, East and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The PIN seeks to assess market interest, experience and capacity to deliver specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination services for individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire, the responses to which will help inform future service design, commissioning arrangements, procurement strategy and delivery models. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 31 July 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

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