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title: "NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651095

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by North Ayrshire Council for the contract titled "NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old". This service falls under the general public services category and aims to address the needs of children under 13 who have experienced trauma related to sexual abuse and exploitation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an expected publication date on Public Contract Scotland-Tender set for the week commencing 3rd May 2021. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by completing the questionnaire available through North Ayrshire Council, with a deadline of 30th April 2021. The contract is expected to be awarded by the end of May or beginning of June 2021, with a budget of £40,000 allocated for this 12-month pilot service. The service delivery will take place across the communities of North, South, and East Ayrshire.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic services, particularly those with expertise in child welfare and trauma recovery. Providers of counselling or psychological support services, especially those qualified in disciplines such as play therapy, drama therapy, or music therapy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for therapists to have relevant qualifications and experience further highlights the need for businesses that prioritise professional standards and can demonstrate capability in delivering effective support to children and families facing significant challenges. This opportunity not only allows businesses to expand their service offerings but also contributes positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 3rd May 2021. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 30th April 2021. Background North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are jointly commissioning a specialist, therapeutic service for children under 13 years of age who are experiencing or have previously experienced child sexual abuse and/or exploitation. This is a new service and although there are difficulties in establishing an estimate of the number of children affected, statistics indicate that instances for age groups under 13 years old are significantly increasing. Whole family recovery is recommended and it is important that non-abusive family members have access to support themselves and are involved in the process of recovery for their children. Estimated Total Resources The pilot will run for 12 months and will inform future commissioning. Budget has been allocated as follows: - South Ayrshire GBP 10,000 East Ayrshire GBP 10,000 North Ayrshire GBP 20,000 Total GBP 40,000 Timescales NAC hope to appoint a service provider at the end of May/beginning June 2021. The contract duration is 12 months. This is a 1-year pilot, and NAC may move to a longer duration contract next time around. Place of Performance The service will be delivered within the communities of North, South and East Ayrshire. Flexibility in location of service delivery will be required taking into account individual circumstances. Additional Information Staff Training and Supervision Staff must be trained to work with children under 13 years old and who have experienced traumatic events. Therapists must be appropriately qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent. For example, play therapist must be registered with the British Association of Play Therapy Training; drama therapist must be registered with the British Association of Drama Therapists; music therapists must be registered with the British Association of Music Therapy. Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients. Therefore, there is a requirement for therapists to receive regular supervision which for many is a minimum of one and a half hours a month from a clinical supervisor. Procurement Procedure Taking into account the available budget this procurement will be conducted as a Quick Quote.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 3rd May 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412308 |
| 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 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412308

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412308&idx=1
  16th April 2021 - PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412308
  NAC/QQ/5100 Pilot Support Service for Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Under 13 Years Old - Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 3rd May 2021. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Friday 30th April 2021. Background North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are jointly commissioning a specialist, therapeutic service for children under 13 years of age who are experiencing or have previously experienced child sexual abuse and/or exploitation. This is a new service and although there are difficulties in establishing an estimate of the number of children affected, statistics indicate that instances for age groups under 13 years old are significantly increasing. Whole family recovery is recommended and it is important that non-abusive family members have access to support themselves and are involved in the process of recovery for their children. Estimated Total Resources The pilot will run for 12 months and will inform future commissioning. Budget has been allocated as follows: - South Ayrshire GBP 10,000 East Ayrshire GBP 10,000 North Ayrshire GBP 20,000 Total GBP 40,000 Timescales NAC hope to appoint a service provider at the end of May/beginning June 2021. The contract duration is 12 months. This is a 1-year pilot, and NAC may move to a longer duration contract next time around. Place of Performance The service will be delivered within the communities of North, South and East Ayrshire. Flexibility in location of service delivery will be required taking into account individual circumstances. Additional Information Staff Training and Supervision Staff must be trained to work with children under 13 years old and who have experienced traumatic events. Therapists must be appropriately qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent. For example, play therapist must be registered with the British Association of Play Therapy Training; drama therapist must be registered with the British Association of Drama Therapists; music therapists must be registered with the British Association of Music Therapy. Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients. Therefore, there is a requirement for therapists to receive regular supervision which for many is a minimum of one and a half hours a month from a clinical supervisor. Procurement Procedure Taking into account the available budget this procurement will be conducted as a Quick Quote.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651095
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=651095

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