Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

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Notice Title

Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this opportunity for providers to join a flexible framework. This will be a replacement for the current framework - NAC/4280 Community Support Service which is due to expire in December 2027. Providers will be appointed under the Flexible Framework agreement to deliver outcome-based care and support services for the following categories: Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs, and their families across North Ayrshire. This will include Young People transitioning from Children and Young Peoples services to Adult services. Adults with either a Learning Disability, Physical or Sensory Disability, or Mental Health disorder.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will contribute to the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership's Strategic Commissioning Plan (2026-2030) priorities of Improving Population Health, Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population and tackling health Inequalities. The service will contribute to improving outcomes for individuals with effective response to the issues that impact on their lives and ability to live independently and engage in the community. Services will be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365(6) days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision for individuals who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. It is anticipated that contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years. The anticipated contract commencement date is December 2027; however this may be subject to change. Providers must be appropriately registered with the Care Inspectorate prior to the contract start date. A minimum grade of three (3) is required across all inspected key quality questions. In the circumstance where Quality grades have not yet been assigned to the registered Service because the Service has not had its first inspection North Ayrshire Council will consider the score assigned by the Care Inspectorate in its New Registration Scrutiny Assessment Tool (SAT) (or its equivalent replacement) for the Service. A SAT score of Low will be required to meet the minimum requirement. Required minimum insurances as follows: Employers Liability 5m GBP; Public Liability 10m GBP. Providers must be able to provide two experience examples of services delivered in the past 3 years that demonstrate the relevant experience to deliver the service as outlined in this notice and the attached questionnaire.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838120
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560832
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
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: 85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 4 Jan 20275 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTH 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: 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560832&idx=1
24th July 2026 - PIN Questionnaire
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560832
Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this opportunity for providers to join a flexible framework. This will be a replacement for the current framework - NAC/4280 Community Support Service which is due to expire in December 2027. Providers will be appointed under the Flexible Framework agreement to deliver outcome-based care and support services for the following categories: Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs, and their families across North Ayrshire. This will include Young People transitioning from Children and Young Peoples services to Adult services. Adults with either a Learning Disability, Physical or Sensory Disability, or Mental Health disorder.

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