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title: "Community Support Service"
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# Community Support Service

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d81e

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Community Support Service" under an open procedure. This procurement process aims to deliver health and social work services across North Ayrshire, specifically serving adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. Operating under a flexible framework contract model, the services will be operational 24/7 across multiple areas, including the Three Towns, Garnock Valley, North Coast, Irvine, and Kilwinning. The total contract value is estimated at £84,119,850, spanning over six years, with the possibility of extending until December 2027. The tender process reopens in July 2026, aligning with the framework’s provision for new entrant inclusion every two years. The deadline for tender submission is 31st August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in adult community support services, especially those focusing on disabilities and mental health, will find themselves well-suited for this contract. Interested businesses should be registered with the Care Inspectorate or equivalent bodies and possess the capability to operate within a high-value, community-focused environment. With a commitment to facilitating community benefits and requiring both technical and professional ability, this procurement encourages participation from entities capable of delivering robust, 24-hour support services while contributing positively to the local community initiatives in North Ayrshire.

## Notice

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision. Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model. The contract term will be for a total of Six (6) years. The term will be an initial two (2) year period, followed by two further extension periods of 2 years. Providers will be invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through a formal tender process. Re-opening July 2026 update - this framework has now been modified and will run until July 2027, with an option to extend until December 2027. Therefore, in line with the original framework schedule to open every 2 years, we are re-opening again in July 2026, for a final time on this framework. A PIN is currently live for the framework retender due to start in 2027.

### Lot Information

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Learning Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Physical Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Mental Health Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health issue. Services will be delivered in a community seting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area -Learning Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Physical Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Mental Health Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health need. Services will be delivered in a community settings24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072403-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,119,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072403-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
- 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/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838850
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560832)New
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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