---
title: "Provision of a Community Link Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069893"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069893"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069893.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069893.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Provision of a Community Link Network

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069893

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069893)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069893.json)

## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has initiated an active procurement process for the Provision of a Community Link Network to support adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities. This tender, classified under the health and social work services industry category with CPV codes such as 85000000 and 85310000, aims to facilitate community engagement and enable individuals to benefit from local assets. The contract is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 and will last for 36 months, culminating on 14th September 2029. The tender follows an open procurement method, with electronic submissions required by 15th June 2026. Located in the UKM93 region, specifically North Ayrshire, the process allows community benefits such as employment and skills development initiatives to be addressed voluntarily.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, community services, and support for vulnerable groups. Companies with experience in managing community networks or providing counselling and guidance services are well-suited to compete. With a total contract value of £304,617, the procurement process favours bids that exemplify both quality and competitive pricing, with a 75% weight on quality. Furthermore, companies that can demonstrate specialised certifications in quality (ISO 9001), health and safety (ISO 45001), and environmental management (ISO 14001) systems will likely have an advantage. This opportunity not only supports business growth but also contributes to the social well-being and integration of individuals within the community.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a community link network support for adults aged 18-65 years with a diagnosed learning disability. The purpose of the community link network is to enable individuals to engage with, contribute to, and benefit from the assets within their neighbourhoods and communities. This model provides preventative and early intervention support, helping individuals to build connections that sustain their wellbeing, independence, and participation in community life. The anticipated contract start date is 14th September 2026 and the contract period will be for 36 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044301-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This is a recurring procurement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,617 |
| Lots value | £304,617 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044301-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist-
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069893. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069893.json.