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title: "Adult Respite service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519576"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-20"
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# Adult Respite service

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519576

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is currently undertaking a tender for the "Adult Respite Service," aimed at providing essential support for individuals with learning disabilities and their caregivers in Beith, Ayrshire. This procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 19 December 2017. The contract, valued at £1,704,404, aims to deliver services from a purpose-built facility operating 24/7. As this is an active tender procedure, all interested parties should be aligned with the necessary requirements as outlined by the council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing respite care and support for vulnerable individuals. Companies with a robust track record in similar service provisions, excellent insurance coverage, and the required professional qualifications will be well-positioned to compete. The initiative also emphasises community benefits, suggesting that local suppliers committed to enhancing community welfare may have an advantage in their proposals.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is commissioning a suitable provider to deliver an Adult Respite Service within North Ayrshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is commissioning a suitable provider to deliver an Adult Respite Service within North Ayrshire. Respite care is a service intended to benefit a carer and the person he or she cares for by providing a short break from caring tasks. The break is made possible through alternative care arrangements. Breaks may last a few hours and up to 42 nights and may or may not be repeated at regular intervals. Respite services will be provided on the basis of an individual assessment of need carried out by a social work or health professional. The service will be delivered to individuals over the age of 18 who have a learning disability. Some individuals may also have a mental health condition, complex needs and may display behaviours that challenge. The service will be delivered from an accessible, 8 unit, purpose built Council owned building, Taigh Mor, based in Beith, North Ayrshire. The service will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year within the Taigh Mor building. Delivery of this service contribute to the following North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Priorities: Priority 4 - Prevention and Early Intervention Priority 5 - Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing

Renewal: Contract is subject to extension after 24 and 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305106 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,704,404 |
| Lots value | £1,704,404 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305106
- 20 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301785

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301785
  Adult Respite service - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is commissioning a suitable provider to deliver an Adult Respite Service within North Ayrshire.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305106
  Adult Respite service - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is commissioning a suitable provider to deliver an Adult Respite Service within North Ayrshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519576
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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