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title: "Community network link service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594702"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-16"
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# Community network link service

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594702

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to procure a 'Community network link service' as part of its planned initiatives to enhance social support for vulnerable adults. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the project aimed at establishing a community-based network that allows service users to interact with community assets. Located in North Ayrshire, particularly in the Kilbirnie, Dalry, and Beith areas, this service should cost around £84,000 over a potential duration of up to 2 years. Interested providers must submit their expressions of interest by 12 noon on Friday, 30 August 2019, with further notices expected on 2 September 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on social care, community support, and service integration for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies that specialise in community services, social enterprise solutions, and support for vulnerable populations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims not only to enhance independence among users but also to create a network of community interactions, making it essential for providers to demonstrate relevant experience in delivering tailored support and developing localised community relationships.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council require a single provider to deliver a locality community-based network to enable service users to engage with and invest in community assets. This is a preventative and early intervention model of support and particularly suited to vulnerable adults who, because of their low level of need do not generally meet the eligibility criteria for mainstream social care provision and/or self-directed support. The service will be required to enable individuals to connect to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, social enterprise organisations, services and places in their neighbourhood/community. This service will be provided to up to 12 individuals with learning disabilities. These individuals will have the capacity to work towards a degree of independence. An enabling approach will be required to enable individuals to become more independent. Members of the network will also be encouraged and supported to help one another.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The network will require to be supported by a Link Worker with management support who will be required to; Live in the same area as the community so they are familiar with local services and can identify the need for additional/specialist support of individual members quickly. Work flexibly with the group and individuals to provide housing support, develop community connections and facilitate mutual support among the members of the network. The service provider will be required to set up 1 network initially, but the expectation will be to increase the number of networks by the end of the contract term. The service will be required to support delivery of the individual outcomes listed below for network members. Development of independent travel skills. Increased friendships and positive relationships. Development of money management skills. Life skills developed to access support to maintain tenancy, access support, maintain hygiene and general wellbeing. Increased confidence and self-esteem. Exploration of employment and volunteering opportunities in line with individual skills and interests. Connecting with the community, accessing social and recreational opportunities. Individuals attending the service must be involved in the development of their support plan. Staff employed to deliver the service will require to be PVG scheme members. The duration of this procurement will be up to 2 years. The service will be reviewed after 1 test year. The overall budget for this procurement will be up to 84,000GBP over the 2-year duration. (up to 42,000GBP per annum).. Please note, the final date for Expressions of Interest is 12 noon, Friday 30 August. Should the service be tendered, only service providers who have expressed an interest by this time will be invited to tender. Providers must have the relevant experience to carry out this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363397 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363397

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363397
  Community network link service - North Ayrshire Council require a single provider to deliver a locality community-based network to enable service users to engage with and invest in community assets. This is a preventative and early intervention model of support and particularly suited to vulnerable adults who, because of their low level of need do not generally meet the eligibility criteria for mainstream social care provision and/or self-directed support. The service will be required to enable individuals to connect to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, social enterprise organisations, services and places in their neighbourhood/community. This service will be provided to up to 12 individuals with learning disabilities. These individuals will have the capacity to work towards a degree of independence. An enabling approach will be required to enable individuals to become more independent. Members of the network will also be encouraged and supported to help one another.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594702
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=594702

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