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title: ":Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041c24"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# :Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041c24

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council, on behalf of the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is planning a tender titled "Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs" in the social work services with accommodation category. The tender is at the planning stage with a deadline for expressions of interest set for January 10th, 2024. Interested providers must have an identified base within South Ayrshire that meets specific requirements and must be experienced in caring for children with complex needs, including trauma, attachment, autism, and various medical conditions.

This tender opportunity from the South Ayrshire Council presents a chance for experienced Children's Residential Care Providers to offer a 'family approach' and high-quality care for two children with complex needs. Businesses with at least 5 years of experience in delivering residential care and expertise in providing care to children with multiple complex needs would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity requires providers to commit to these two children over their childhoods and ensure compliance with stringent care plan requirements, including educational, health, emotional, and social provisions.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from experienced Children's Residential Care Providers (with at least 5 years' experience of delivering residential care) who is able to provide a 'family approach' while delivering high quality, nurturing care to two children (aged 5 and 7), committing to these two children only, for as long as they need care over their childhoods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider must have an identified base within South Ayrshire, that is already, or able to be future proofed for wheelchair use to include at the very least: - A homely environment - Ground level access - Three-bedroom house, including a staff sleepover room. - One of these bedrooms must be on the level/ground floor with wet room access. - Separate bathroom - for staff use. - Secure garden - for playing and fun. The Provider must be experienced in caring for children with multiple complex needs including trauma, attachment, and additional support needs both physical and learning. The Provider must be experienced in caring for children who have Autism. The Provider must be trained/experienced in caring for children who have complex medical and health needs including spina bifida, catheter and shunt care. The Provider must be able to ensure there is a small, robust staff team to ensure compliance with infection control risks/management. The Provider must be able to ensure all aspects of both children's Care Plans are fully met including maintaining their existing Educational and Health provisions as well as their Emotional, Social and Identity needs including supporting ongoing relationships with birth families and others who are important to each child. Additional information: If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing your experience of delivering children's residential care and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 10th January 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034606-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 16:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034606-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=751287
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

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