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title: "CE-163-22 - Proposed Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities"
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# CE-163-22 - Proposed Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e46c

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the proposed Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities. This public contract falls under the health and social work services industry category. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers, including Quarriers, Turning Point Scotland, and others. The total value of the contract is £67,500,000, and it was signed on 15th May 2024. The contracting authority, South Ayrshire Council, can be reached at +44 3001230900 or procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk.

This tender presents opportunities for service providers in the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Businesses offering person-centered care services, community support, and health interventions are well-suited to compete. The South Ayrshire Council aims to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals through this tender, facilitating independent living and preventing hospital admissions. Potential bidders should consider the quality criteria and community benefits required for the contract.

## Notice

The Supported Living and Personal Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities Service shall deliver person centred support and care for Individuals. The overall aim of the service is to enable Individuals to live safe and, whenever possible, independent lives in their own homes. The objectives of the Service to be delivered via the Flexible Framework Agreement are to: - Support the health and wellbeing of Individuals - Treat Individuals with dignity and respect - Meet outcomes as articulated in Individual Support Plans - Signpost Individuals to community services and organisations to prevent social isolation and loneliness through the Partnership Community Link Practitioners, 3rd Sector Organisation and by utilising the information within the South Ayrshire Life Community Information Database - Prevent inappropriate admission to hospital The Service shall be provided in a seamless manner to meet the Individuals holistic needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following services shall be available through this proposed Multi-Provider Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA), within the categories specified below, to anyone residing in the South Ayrshire geographical area that has been assessed by South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as having care and support needs: -Adults with a learning disability -Adults with a learning disability with complex care needs. -Adults with a learning disability with physical disability. -Adults with a learning disability with dementia. -Adults with a learning disability who are vulnerable. -Adults with a learning disability with addiction issues. -Adults with a learning disability and a sensory impairment. The Service shall deliver person centered support and care for Individuals. The overall aim of the service is to enable Individuals to live safe and, whenever possible, independent lives in their own homes.

Renewal: (+1) (+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017111-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Please refer to Procurement documents in PCS-T |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING; ENABLE SCOTLAND; HANSEL ALLIANCE; KEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LIVING AMBITIONS; NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORKS; QUARRIERS; SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; TURNING POINT SCOTLAND; WILTA HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017111-2024
- 10 Jan 2024 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000838-2024
- 10 Jan 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000836-2024
- 10 Jan 2024 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000818-2024
- 21 Jul 2023 at 14:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021169-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754904
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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