--- title: "Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-13" --- # Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council has initiated the planning stage for the "Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP" in the general public services category. The procurement process involves the provision of an Independent Information and Advice Service related to Self-Directed Support (SDS), including the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). Initial details indicate the procurement notice will be issued on 5th May 2025, with the service expected to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 1st August 2028, subject to a possible extension of up to 24 months. Interested suppliers should submit their expressions of interest by 17th March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive advice and support services within the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced in SDS and recruitment services. Firms specialising in social care, advice services, and personal assistant recruitment will find this procurement particularly relevant. By engaging with North Ayrshire Council, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the UKM93 region under a substantial budget of £750,000 GBP, facilitating considerable business growth within the social care landscape. ## Notice North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are seeking to understand the interest from organisations who are able to deliver an Independent Information and Advice Service in relation to Self-Directed Support (SDS). The service will also support with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). It is anticipated it will be advertised on 5th May 2025 but the routes of Procurement are being explored. When published, the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contracts Scotland-Tender. The anticipated start date of 1st August 2025 until 1st August December 2028 with the option to extend by up to 24 months. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Monday 17th March 2025. Potential suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee of work. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are seeking to understand the interest from organisations who are able to deliver an Independent Information and Advice Service in relation to Self-Directed Support (SDS). The service will also support with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). The anticipated start date is 1st August 2025 until 1st August 2028 with the option to extend by up to 24 months. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Monday 17th March 2025. Potential suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee of work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525927 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 13 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525927 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525927&idx=3 14th March 2025 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525927&idx=4 14th March 2025 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525927&idx=1 13th March 2025 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525927&idx=2 13th March 2025 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525927 Self-directed Support Recommissioning for North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP - North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships are seeking to understand the interest from organisations who are able to deliver an Independent Information and Advice Service in relation to Self-Directed Support (SDS). The service will also support with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs). It is anticipated it will be advertised on 5th May 2025 but the routes of Procurement are being explored. When published, the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contracts Scotland-Tender. The anticipated start date of 1st August 2025 until 1st August December 2028 with the option to extend by up to 24 months. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from suppliers, by completing the attached questionnaire and returning to sophieshield@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Monday 17th March 2025. Potential suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee of work. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=792863 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792863.json.