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title: "Whole Family Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043448"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-11"
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# Whole Family Support Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043448

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Whole Family Support Framework" project under the services category. The framework aims to provide early family support within six HEART areas, focusing on children and families in need. Barnardos Scotland is the awarded supplier for the "Safe, Well and Together Service" lot. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 4th April 2024, with a value of £555,480. The procurement was carried out under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender by East Ayrshire Council offers opportunities for businesses in the health, social work services, and related sectors. Companies providing family support, advocacy, mental health, and therapeutic services may find this tender particularly relevant. The active status of the tender indicates ongoing business development prospects. Business entities looking to engage in early family-focused support services should consider exploring this tender for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

The service will work with each of the six HEART (Help Everyone at The Right Time) areas to identify and support children and families in need of support at the earliest possible point. The aim is to prevent, mitigate and recover from the challenges they are experiencing by recognizing and building on family strengths. The service will provide direct early family focused support to achieve more consistency in identifying and responding to families' needs within each providers' area of expertise.

### Lot Information

Safe, Well and Together Service

The service will work with each of the six HEART (Help Everyone at The Right Time) areas to identify and support children and families in need of support at the earliest possible point. The aim is to prevent, mitigate and recover from the challenges they are experiencing by recognizing and building on family strengths. The service will provide direct early family focused support to achieve more consistency in identifying and responding to families' needs within each providers' area of expertise. Lot 1 - Safe, Well and Together Service - Supporting children and young people experiencing issues around parental domestic abuse, and drug and alcohol use

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Children & Young People's Independent Advocacy Service

Lot 2 - Children & Young People's Independent Advocacy Service The service will work with each of the six HEART (Help Everyone at The Right Time) areas to identify and support children and families in need of support at the earliest possible point. The aim is to prevent, mitigate and recover from the challenges they are experiencing by recognizing and building on family strengths. The service will provide direct early family focused support to achieve more consistency in identifying and responding to families' needs within each providers' area of expertise.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Lot 3 - Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services The service will work with each of the six HEART (Help Everyone at The Right Time) areas to identify and support children and families in need of support at the earliest possible point. The aim is to prevent, mitigate and recover from the challenges they are experiencing by recognizing and building on family strengths. The service will provide direct early family focused support to achieve more consistency in identifying and responding to families' needs within each providers' area of expertise.

Renewal: 2 x 1 one year extensions

Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services

Lot 4 - Specialist & Therapeutic Support Services The service will work with each of the six HEART (Help Everyone at The Right Time) areas to identify and support children and families in need of support at the earliest possible point. The aim is to prevent, mitigate and recover from the challenges they are experiencing by recognizing and building on family strengths. The service will provide direct early family focused support to achieve more consistency in identifying and responding to families' needs within each providers' area of expertise.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018063-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes, subject to further funding. Retender in 2, 3, or 4 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,766,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; BARNARDOS SCOTLAND; BREAK THE SILENCE; CHILDREN 1ST; IMPACT ARTS; PENUMBRA; SPIRAL CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES; VICTIM SUPPORT SCOTLAND; WHO CARES? SCOTLAND; WITH KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018063-2024
- 24 Jan 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002467-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755984
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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