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title: "Autism Information, Advice and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f014"
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# Autism Information, Advice and Support Services

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f014

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has concluded an award for the procurement of Autism Information, Advice and Support Services under the legal basis of CELEX. This contract falls under the main procurement category of social work and related services. The service will be provided across all Ayrshire authorities, with a 3-year contract period that may extend for up to 24 months. The contract was awarded to the National Autistic Society Scotland, and its total value amounts to £494,462. The award was signed on 13th December 2023, following an open procedure tender, with a focus on best price and quality ratio.

This tender for Autism Information, Advice and Support Services presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services industry to collaborate with North Ayrshire Council. Interested bidders must demonstrate the relevant experience, provide satisfactory references, and comply with quality and environmental management procedures. The tender period ended on 19th September 2023, with a substantial emphasis on community benefits on a voluntary basis. Businesses with expertise in supporting individuals with autism and promoting community inclusion are well-suited to participate and potentially contribute to the successful delivery of these services.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to deliver autism information, advice and support services. The service will support people from across Ayrshire who have personal or professional questions regarding autism. The service will be delivered across all Ayrshire authorities, inclusive of East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Core service delivery will offer the following supports as a minimum across the term of the contract: - One-to-one advice, information and guidance delivered in a person-centred manner across a wide variety of platforms (face-to-face, telephone, text, email and Microsoft Teams) - 8 week workshops focussing on parent and carers and how to support their child/young person - Provide relevant and timely information, advice, and signposting to individuals living with Autism. This will include families and carers. - Create strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group. - Develop strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group. - Collaborate and work with other organisations to share knowledge and best practice. - Identify development opportunities and utilise all available training - Provide a high-quality service that is informative and person-centred. - Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence. - Encourage and support service users to develop the skills to become included in their community to the degree that is desirable to them, thereby reducing social isolation. The service will be required to manage resources effectively and meet all specified targets. Additional information: The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037017-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £494,462 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| 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 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037017-2023
- 15 Aug 2023 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023938-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741727
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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