---
title: "Support Service to one individual with Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000506641"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-01"
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# Support Service to one individual with Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000506641

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking expressions of interest for a tender titled "Support Service to one individual with Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour," aimed at delivering a 24-hour support service. This process is currently in the planning stage and is focused on the healthcare industry within North Ayrshire, UK. Interested care providers must record their interest by 17th August 2017 and submit proposals detailing their experience and service delivery approach by 1st September 2017, at noon. Prospective providers must also ensure they are registered with the Care Inspectorate to deliver the required services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, autism, or challenging behaviours. Businesses that can demonstrate a robust staffing plan, relevant qualifications, and previous experience in similar scenarios will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The Council may also invite selected providers to discuss their proposals further, allowing for potential collaboration to ensure the individual's needs are adequately met.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought from Care Providers to work in collaboration with Health and Social Care to deliver a 24 hour support service to one individual with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The individual being supported will require 24 hour care including wakened night and sleepovers within a rural area. The individual will require access to education and their days need to be structured. The individual will require approximately 14 staff overall to allow for days off/absence etc. Staff require to have an understanding of: Attachment theory; Learning difficulties; Autism; Trauma. The individual is currently subject to a Compulsory Supervision Order with a condition of residence within secure care. The individual has had several placements throughout the years.. The Provider may be required to assist the Council in identifying suitable accommodation for the individual.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291457 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| 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 | 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

- 1 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291457

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291457
  Support Service to one individual with Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour - Expressions of interest are sought from Care Providers to work in collaboration with Health and Social Care to deliver a 24 hour support service to one individual with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=506641
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000506641

## Provenance

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