--- title: "Counselling service for survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-16" --- # Counselling service for survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is currently seeking a provider for a counselling service aimed at survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse in North and East Ayrshire. The contract, valued at £579,150, falls under the general public services category and is at the award stage, having been signed on 14th February 2018. The tender was officially open until 22nd December 2017, at which point submissions were due. This procurement initiative is classified as an open procedure. This procurement opportunity allows businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sector, to expand their services by providing essential support to vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in counselling, advocacy, and outreach services tailored to survivors, especially those experienced in working with individuals aged 13 and over, would be suitably positioned to compete for this contract. The inclusion of community benefits indicates a focus on social value, further highlighting opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to public service and community engagement. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is intending to commission a suitable provider to deliver a counselling and specialist support service to male and female survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 and over in North and East Ayrshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service will deliver counselling and specialist support to male and female survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 and over in North and East Ayrshire. The Service will provide: - Person centred, individual counselling - Telephone Counselling (where appropriate) - Group work sessions - Development of a peer support process - Advocacy support - Support to families and partners, where appropriate - Information and advice for survivors - Training and awareness raising sessions for the Partners - Evaluations from awareness raising / training sessions The service will be delivered in a variety of locations across North and East Ayrshire, which must be accessible for all and include outreach services. The Provider will ensure it can offer a Service to minority groups and those with protected characteristics. Renewal: Contract is subject to extension after 36 and 48 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310474 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 16 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £579,150 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £579,150 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EAST 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 | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | BREAK THE SILENCE | ## 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 - 16 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310474 - 23 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302097 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302097 Counselling service for survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is intending to commission a suitable provider to deliver a counselling and specialist support service to male and female survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 and over in North and East Ayrshire. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310474 Counselling service for survivors of childhood rape and sexual abuse - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is intending to commission a suitable provider to deliver a counselling and specialist support service to male and female survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 and over in North and East Ayrshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519587 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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