--- title: ":Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-22" --- # :Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287.json) ## Summary The South Ayrshire Council, acting as a central purchasing body, is in the planning stage of a tender for the provision of Residential Care for two Children with Complex Needs. The procurement process aims to find experienced children's residential care providers capable of delivering high-quality care with a family approach. The tender covers services related to General public services, with a focus on personalised care for the specific needs of two children. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in children's care services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in caring for children with complex medical, health, and learning needs, including Autism, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers a specific opportunity for businesses to provide tailored care within South Ayrshire while ensuring compliance with care plans and maintaining relationships with birth families and other important individuals for the children. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of Wednesday 10th January 2024. ## Notice South Ayrshire Council on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from experienced Children's Residential Care Providers (with at least 5 years' experience of delivering residential care) who is able to provide a 'family approach' while delivering high quality, nurturing care to two children (aged 5 and 7), committing to these two children only, for as long as they need care over their childhoods. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Provider must have an identified base within South Ayrshire, that is already, or able to be future proofed for wheelchair use to include at the very least: - A homely environment - Ground level access - Three-bedroom house, including a staff sleepover room. - One of these bedrooms must be on the level/ground floor with wet room access. - Separate bathroom - for staff use. - Secure garden - for playing and fun. The Provider must be experienced in caring for children with multiple complex needs including trauma, attachment, and additional support needs both physical and learning. The Provider must be experienced in caring for children who have Autism. The Provider must be trained/experienced in caring for children who have complex medical and health needs including spina bifida, catheter and shunt care. The Provider must be able to ensure there is a small, robust staff team to ensure compliance with infection control risks/management. The Provider must be able to ensure all aspects of both children's Care Plans are fully met including maintaining their existing Educational and Health provisions as well as their Emotional, Social and Identity needs including supporting ongoing relationships with birth families and others who are important to each child.. If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing your experience of delivering children's residential care and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 10th January 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493306 | | 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 | 22 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA7 1DR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Ayr West | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 22 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493306 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV493306&idx=1 22nd November 2023 - Provision of Residential Care for Two Children - PIN notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493306 :Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs - South Ayrshire Council on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from experienced Children's Residential Care Providers (with at least 5 years' experience of delivering residential care) who is able to provide a 'family approach' while delivering high quality, nurturing care to two children (aged 5 and 7), committing to these two children only, for as long as they need care over their childhoods. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=751287 - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751287 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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