---
title: "Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777792"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777792.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-11"
---

# Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777792

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families." Categorised under general public services within the services industry, this procurement process is located in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. The contract was initiated through a limited procurement method, described as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the rationale given was that the procurement falls outside the scope of application of the relevant regulations. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 4th September 2024, and the award was announced on 11th September 2024.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those specialising in social services and community support. The awarded contract, valued at £120,182.40, was secured by South Ayrshire Befriending Project, an SME well-suited to provide befriending services. Companies equipped to deliver community support services, with a focus on children and families, particularly those with experience in social care, would find similar future opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence and strengthening community ties.

## Notice

Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families

### Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514054 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,182 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH AYRSHIRE BEFRIENDING PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514054
  Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families - Provision of a Befriending Service for Children and Families

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777792

## Provenance

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