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title: "Provision of a Wellbeing and Recovery College"
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# Provision of a Wellbeing and Recovery College

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676912

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Provision of a Wellbeing and Recovery College," aimed at enhancing mental health support within the area. This initiative falls under the services sector, specifically in the realm of general public services, and is located in North Ayrshire. The open procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 25 March 2022 for a total value of £654,975. The procurement process began with a tender period that concluded on 4 February 2022, and the award has been made following the proposal evaluation.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, educational programmes, and community support initiatives. Companies that are well-suited to participate include those with a background in mental health recovery, educational services, and community development. With a focus on co-production and recovery-oriented approaches, businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar projects and meet the minimum turnover requirement will be in a strong position to compete for future contracts in this area.

## Notice

Following the successful development of a Public Social Partnership (PSP) and pilotproject, NAC on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership(NAHSCP) intends to commission a Wellbeing and Recovery College within thePartnership's integrated community support mental health service. The service isintended to compliment a number of other local projects ensuring a comprehensivenetwork of support for people with mental health problems. The Well Being and Recovery College will be delivered collaboratively with thesuccessful provider and NAHSCP working together to deliver the service. In order tosupport this the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Service will provide aminimum of 15 hours staff time to the Well Being and Recovery College to supportthe college's development and the running of courses. It is intended that this early intervention and prevention approach will diminish thepotential for the development of long-term mental health conditions and supportindividuals in their recovery. The Wellbeing and Recovery College will provide an alternative to traditionalapproaches to mental health. The service is founded on four principles: Co-production; Education; Inclusion; and Recovery Focussed. Peer support is an essential component of the service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provider will manage the Wellbeing and Recovery College in order to meet the service aims and outcomes. This will include the following:- -Implementation of a local partnership approach to deliver a planned programme of courses covering a range of mental health and wellbeing related topics which provides educational and therapeutic approaches as routes to recovery, increased resilience and self-management. -A co-production approach to the design and delivery of the curriculum which will bring together students; educators and trainers; and other health and social care professionals to ensure courses are tailored to local requirements with a diverse mix of expertise contributing to the service. The Wellbeing and Recovery College service aims are:- 1. To support people in developing their own recovery focussed learning plans in becoming experts in their own self-care; developing and growing peer support networks; and encouraging people to learn from others who have faced mental health challenges. 2. To provide courses and workshops that will empower people to achieve personal goals. The Wellbeing and Recovery College service outcomes are that people affected by mental health problems in North Ayrshire will:- -Experience recovery in terms of improved mental health and wellbeing. -Build social and community supports by engaging with peer supporters. -Access and contribute towards a recovery-based education programme. -Have Improved levels of self-management. The Service will support people to understand their problems and learn how to manage these in pursuit of their individual recovery goals. -Be supported by a service based on co-facilitation and co-learning through peer support; 'experts by experience'; tutors/trainers; 'experts by profession and a student services team who champion these values. -Be involved with the future development of mental health services in North Ayrshire.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a period up to 24 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR444995 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £655,000 |
| Lots value | £655,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £654,975 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAMH (RECOVERY ACROSS MENTAL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR444995
- 16 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435950

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435950
  Provision of a Wellbeing and Recovery College - Following the successful development of a Public Social Partnership (PSP) and pilotproject, NAC on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership(NAHSCP) intends to commission a Wellbeing and Recovery College within thePartnership's integrated community support mental health service. The service isintended to compliment a number of other local projects ensuring a comprehensivenetwork of support for people with mental health problems. The Well Being and Recovery College will be delivered collaboratively with thesuccessful provider and NAHSCP working together to deliver the service. In order tosupport this the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Service will provide aminimum of 15 hours staff time to the Well Being and Recovery College to supportthe college's development and the running of courses. It is intended that this early intervention and prevention approach will diminish thepotential for the development of long-term mental health conditions and supportindividuals in their recovery. The Wellbeing and Recovery College will provide an alternative to traditionalapproaches to mental health. The service is founded on four principles: Co-production; Education; Inclusion; and Recovery Focussed. Peer support is an essential component of the service.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR444995
  Provision of a Wellbeing and Recovery College - Following the successful development of a Public Social Partnership (PSP) and pilotproject, NAC on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership(NAHSCP) intends to commission a Wellbeing and Recovery College within thePartnership's integrated community support mental health service. The service isintended to compliment a number of other local projects ensuring a comprehensivenetwork of support for people with mental health problems. The Well Being and Recovery College will be delivered collaboratively with thesuccessful provider and NAHSCP working together to deliver the service. In order tosupport this the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Service will provide aminimum of 15 hours staff time to the Well Being and Recovery College to supportthe college's development and the running of courses. It is intended that this early intervention and prevention approach will diminish thepotential for the development of long-term mental health conditions and supportindividuals in their recovery. The Wellbeing and Recovery College will provide an alternative to traditionalapproaches to mental health. The service is founded on four principles: Co-production; Education; Inclusion; and Recovery Focussed. Peer support is an essential component of the service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676912
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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