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title: "Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f5"
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# Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f5

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework" project under an open procedure. This contract falls under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV code: 85300000) and is aimed at providing comprehensive support services to adults with learning disabilities and mental ill-health in East Ayrshire (UKM93). The procurement process included a tender stage with the deadline for expressions of interest on 16 December 2024 and submission deadline on 19 December 2024. The framework agreement is set for three years, starting from the date of signing on 2 April 2025, with an option for two one-year extensions. The council has selected suppliers CrossReach and UCAN Learn.Work.Live for the framework, which is flexible to include new service providers as needed.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those providing support for independent living skills. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in mental health and disabilities support services, social development, health and wellbeing, and vocational training are well-suited for this framework. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, offers a stable income stream over several years and potential extensions. By joining this flexible framework, businesses can expand their portfolio, collaborate with East Ayrshire Council, and contribute significantly to the local community's wellbeing. This procurement process supports electronic submission and incorporates community benefits, encouraging bidders to propose impactful social value initiatives.

## Notice

Independent Living Skills service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of services for Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Ill Health in accordance with agreed Support Plans under Option 3 of Self Directed Support to meet the required service outcomes. The service will be for Individuals to develop their independent living skills, social development, health and wellbeing and where appropriate the opportunity to gain work related skills through work experience and/or volunteering as well as the opportunity to attain work related qualifications. The Framework will cover a wide range of services determined by the needs of the Individual. The Flexible Framework will be for a period of 3 years with a further 2 one year extension options. The Framework Agreement will be flexible to allow new entrants to join; the Council reserves the right to open up the Flexible Framework for new Service Providers at any time. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 2 one-years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014237-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL; UCAN LEARN.WORK.LIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014237-2025
- 8 Nov 2024 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036213-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781782
- https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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