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title: "NAC/4280 Community Support Service - Framework Reopen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653517"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-14"
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# NAC/4280 Community Support Service - Framework Reopen

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653517

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "NAC/4280 Community Support Service - Framework Reopen." This procurement, part of general public services, is focused on delivering an Adult Community Support Service across various client groups, including those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. The service will be provided within the Three Towns, Garnock Valley, North Coast, Irvine, and Kilwinning areas. The total budget for this contract is £56,079,900, with the contract term being four years, comprising an initial two-year period with the possibility of a two-year extension. The future notice date for this procurement is set for 9th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community support services, particularly those offering specialised assistance to adults with disabilities or mental health challenges. Service providers that can deliver around-the-clock support, including sleepovers and waking nights, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies offering housing support services or similar frameworks will find this a beneficial opportunity to expand their reach and capabilities within public sector contracts in the region.

## Notice

This is an existing flexible six (6) year framework, now open to invitation for further providers. The contract term will be a total of four (4) years, an initial two (2) year period, followed by a further extension period of two (2) years. Providers are invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through this formal tender process. The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model.

### Lot Information

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Mental Health Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health need. Services will be delivered in a community settings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Learning Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Physical Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Mental Health Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health issue. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Learning Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Physical Disability Client Group

The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415062 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,079,900 |
| 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

- 14 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415062

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415062
  NAC/4280 Community Support Service - Framework Reopen - This is an existing flexible six (6) year framework, now open to invitation for further providers. The contract term will be a total of four (4) years, an initial two (2) year period, followed by a further extension period of two (2) years. Providers are invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through this formal tender process. The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision. Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653517
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=653517

## Provenance

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