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title: "Community Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659774"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-08"
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# Community Support Service

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659774

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North Ayrshire Council seeks tenders for a Community Support Service aimed at delivering services to adults with varying support needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. This open procurement is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th August 2021. The resulting framework will be effective from 6th January 2022 until 5th January 2024, with a potential extension of up to two years. Services will be provided across various locations including the Three Towns, Garnock Valley, North Coast, Irvine, and Kilwinning areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those experienced in providing adult care and support. Companies with capabilities in areas such as mental health support, supported living services, and housing support are well-suited to apply. Prospective bidders should prepare to demonstrate relevant experience and meet stringent quality criteria, including financial capabilities and necessary insurance coverages, to compete for inclusion in this flexible framework.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the provision of a community support service. NAC currently have a flexible framework in place for this requirement which allows NAC to re-open the framework to new providers after the initial two year period as detailed in the original Contract Notice. Therefore, the framework is being re-opened. There is no limit to the number of providers who may be awarded a place on the framework however, providers should note that there may not be a sufficient volume of business to support a large number of new providers onto the framework at this point and business is not guaranteed under the framework. The resultant framework will be for a period of 2 years commencing 6th January 2022 until 5th January 2024 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 5th January 2026. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The framework delivers Adult Community Support Services across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the framework encompasses services currently referred to as Community Support, 24 Hour Support, Housing Support and Supported Living Services. It does not include care at home provision. Services are 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.

### Lot Information

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

The framework 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 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.

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

The framework 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 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 - Physical Disability Client Group

The framework 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 nights, 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 framework 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 nights, 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 framework 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 nights, 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 framework 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 nights, 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=JUL420652 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 85147000 - Company health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420652
- 8 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420645

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420652
  Community Support Service - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the provision of a community support service. NAC currently have a flexible framework in place for this requirement which allows NAC to re-open the framework to new providers after the initial two year period as detailed in the original Contract Notice. Therefore, the framework is being re-opened. There is no limit to the number of providers who may be awarded a place on the framework however, providers should note that there may not be a sufficient volume of business to support a large number of new providers onto the framework at this point and business is not guaranteed under the framework. The resultant framework will be for a period of 2 years commencing 6th January 2022 until 5th January 2024 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 5th January 2026. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The framework delivers Adult Community Support Services across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the framework encompasses services currently referred to as Community Support, 24 Hour Support, Housing Support and Supported Living Services. It does not include care at home provision. Services are 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420645
  Community Support Service - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the provision of a community support service. NAC currently have a flexible framework in place for this requirement which allows NAC to re-open the framework to new providers after the initial two year period as detailed in the original Contract Notice. Therefore, the framework is being re-opened. There is no limit to the number of providers who may be awarded a place on the framework however, providers should note that there may not be a sufficient volume of business to support a large number of new providers onto the framework at this point and business is not guaranteed under the framework. The resultant framework will be for a period of 2 years commencing 6th January 2022 until 5th January 2024 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 5th January 2026. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The framework delivers Adult Community Support Services across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups. The scope of the framework encompasses services currently referred to as Community Support, 24 Hour Support, Housing Support and Supported Living Services. It does not include care at home provision. Services are 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659774
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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