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title: "Whole Family Support Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785381"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Whole Family Support Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785381

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Whole Family Support Framework Agreement, focusing on universal family support services in Ayr, including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding villages, as well as North and South Carrick, and advocacy services for children and young people. The process followed an open procedure under the services category, with the contract now in the award stage and valued at approximately GBP 2,092,000. Key dates include the contract signing on 25th April 2025, following the tendering period that ended on 23rd January 2025. These services aim to deliver early intervention and advocate for children and young people, and will be provided in regions such as Maybole, Girvan, and South Ayrshire, aligning with the needs identified by South Ayrshire Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering social services, particularly those specialising in family support and advocacy. Organisations like Barnardo's and Stepping Stones for Families, which hold contracts, illustrate the potential for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs to successfully engage with such initiatives. Services focusing on wellbeing and preventive interventions are integral, making this a niche yet beneficial area for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public service offerings. The emphasis on quality over price, as reflected in the award criteria, highlights the council's prioritisation of service delivery standards, making it an attractive proposition for businesses committed to high-quality and impactful social services.

## Notice

Whole Family Support Framework Agreement - Universal Whole Family Support Service in Ayr (Including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding villages), North and South Carrick and Advocacy to Children and Young People

### Lot Information

Universal Whole Family Support Service - North and South Carrick

Universal Whole Family Support Service The aim of this service is to signpost and/or provider a flexible range of supports to families who are requesting early help. The service will primarily take referrals from families and other professionals and should be able to respond to needs quickly and with a flexible approach. The range of services should be based on whole family wellbeing, with a focus on early and preventative interventions which help families meet their specific needs and to avoid crisis. It is proposed the service will provide help to children, young people, parents, and carers with children aged 0 - 18 years.

Universal Whole Family Support Service - Ayr (Including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding Villages)

Universal Whole Family Support Service The aim of this service is to signpost and/or provider a flexible range of supports to families who are requesting early help. The service will primarily take referrals from families and other professionals and should be able to respond to needs quickly and with a flexible approach. The range of services should be based on whole family wellbeing, with a focus on early and preventative interventions which help families meet their specific needs and to avoid crisis. It is proposed the service will provide help to children, young people, parents, and carers with children aged 0 - 18 years.

Advocacy to Children and Young People

Advocacy The aim of the service is to provide an advocacy service to children and young people aged 0 - 25 years, residing within South Ayrshire and children and young people who South Ayrshire Council are responsible for but may live out with South Ayrshire. Professional advocacy will mainly be provided to children and young people, some of whom may have additional support needs and who are considered to be: .on the edges of care, including children subject to Child Protection measures .care experienced .children under 16 years who are subject to compulsory measures under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529518 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,092,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,094,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S; STEPPING STONES FOR FAMILIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529518
- 10 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519933

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519933
  Whole Family Support Framework Agreement - Whole Family Support Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529518
  Whole Family Support Framework Agreement - Whole Family Support Framework Agreement - Universal Whole Family Support Service in Ayr (Including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding villages), North and South Carrick and Advocacy to Children and Young People

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=d294e79c-a4a9-48dd-9f20-50a8cd5a40c6&_ncp=1733828438875.15025-1

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