--- title: "Flexible Framework for Community Based Supports for Children" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04223a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04223a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04223a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04223a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-06" --- # Flexible Framework for Community Based Supports for Children Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04223a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04223a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04223a.json) ## Summary The South Ayrshire Council, acting on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is planning a procurement process for a "Flexible Framework for Community Based Supports for Children" in the social work services with accommodation category. Providers are invited to express interest by delivering various support services to children and families, focusing on flexibility and personalised care. The deadline for expressing interest is set for Friday 12th January 2024. This tender opportunity initiated by the South Ayrshire Council presents a chance for businesses offering community-based support services to children and families to engage with a valuable public contract. Providers delivering outcome-based, person-centred support services focused on children's well-being may find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. The planned procurement stage allows businesses to understand and align their offerings to the requirements outlined by the council, leading to potential business growth within the social work services sector. ## 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 Providers of Community Based Supports for Children Affected by Disability(s), Community Based Supports for Children living at home with their parents / carers and Therapeutic Supports (e.g., Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Equine Therapy). ### Lot Information Community Based Supports for Children Affected by Disability(s) : Successful Providers will deliver Services which: - Provide flexible, person-centered support to Children, Young People aged up to and including 18 years old, and their families. - Enable Children and Young People to achieve their goals and outcomes as per their Child Assessment and Plan and Support Plan; and - Meet all requirements of the Service Specification. Providers will be required to deliver a range of flexible, personalized and outcome focused support, either in the family home or in the community. Providers will deliver outcome-based services and Person-Centred Support to Children and Young People up to and including 18 years across South Ayrshire. All types of support should be delivered in such a way that they are in line with individual Child/Young Person's needs, choices, and preferences as per the Child/Young Persons Support Plan and are subject to appropriate risk assessment. Providers will encourage the Child/Young Person to express their views in relation to the support through a means of communication appropriate to them. This includes involving advocacy representatives where appropriate. The Provider is required to deliver a range of service supports including but not limited to: - intimate and personal care (Lot 1) - comply with medication requirements (Lot 1) - managing difficult situations (Lot 1,2,3) - promoting and working towards development of life skills (Lot 1,2,3) - contributing to reviews (Lot 1,2,3) Additional information: If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing if you wish to receive an invite to the Information Event and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Friday 12th January 2024. Community Based Supports for Children living at home with their parents/carers Successful Providers will deliver Services which: - Provide flexible, person-centered support to Children, Young People aged up to and including 18 years old, and their families. - Enable Children and Young People to achieve their goals and outcomes as per their Child Assessment and Plan and Support Plan; and - Meet all requirements of the Service Specification. Providers will be required to deliver a range of flexible, personalized and outcome focused support, either in the family home or in the community. Providers will deliver outcome-based services and Person-Centred Support to Children and Young People up to and including 18 years across South Ayrshire. All types of support should be delivered in such a way that they are in line with individual Child/Young Person's needs, choices, and preferences as per the Child/Young Persons Support Plan and are subject to appropriate risk assessment. Providers will encourage the Child/Young Person to express their views in relation to the support through a means of communication appropriate to them. This includes involving advocacy representatives where appropriate. The Provider is required to deliver a range of service supports including but not limited to: - intimate and personal care (Lot 1) - comply with medication requirements (Lot 1) - managing difficult situations (Lot 1,2,3) - promoting and working towards development of life skills (Lot 1,2,3) - contributing to reviews (Lot 1,2,3) Additional information: If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing if you wish to receive an invite to the Information Event and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Friday 12th January 2024. Therapeutic Supports Successful Providers will deliver Services which: - Provide flexible, person-centered support to Children, Young People aged up to and including 18 years old, and their families. - Enable Children and Young People to achieve their goals and outcomes as per their Child Assessment and Plan and Support Plan; and - Meet all requirements of the Service Specification. Providers will be required to deliver a range of flexible, personalized and outcome focused support, either in the family home or in the community. Providers will deliver outcome-based services and Person-Centred Support to Children and Young People up to and including 18 years across South Ayrshire. All types of support should be delivered in such a way that they are in line with individual Child/Young Person's needs, choices, and preferences as per the Child/Young Persons Support Plan and are subject to appropriate risk assessment. Providers will encourage the Child/Young Person to express their views in relation to the support through a means of communication appropriate to them. This includes involving advocacy representatives where appropriate. The Provider is required to deliver a range of service supports including but not limited to: - intimate and personal care (Lot 1) - comply with medication requirements (Lot 1) - managing difficult situations (Lot 1,2,3) - promoting and working towards development of life skills (Lot 1,2,3) - contributing to reviews (Lot 1,2,3) Additional information: If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing if you wish to receive an invite to the Information Event and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Friday 12th January 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036011-2023 | | 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 | 6 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 6 Dec 2023 at 16:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036011-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752587 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=752587 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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