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title: "Provision of Local Support Networks to service users within the Falkirk Council Area"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795529"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Provision of Local Support Networks to service users within the Falkirk Council Area

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795529

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## Summary

Falkirk Council, acting for Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Local Support Networks to service users within the Falkirk Council Area." This project falls under the industry category of General Public Services and has been classified under CPV code 85300000 (Social work and related services). The contract focuses on establishing support networks within the regions of Denny/Banknock, Falkirk Central, and Grangemouth. This award procedure, concluded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, was finalised on 5 December 2024. The procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of GBP 272,776.

The awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those focusing on vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier Neighbourhood Networks, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to their ability to provide localised and intimate community services. This contract underscores the need for skilled community living workers and organisations adept in fostering independent living and community engagement. Businesses capable of providing social care services that enhance community links and support networks stand to benefit greatly from engaging in such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

A model of support that is based on a group of vulnerable individuals who live close to each other joining a support network that is led by a skilled Community Living Worker, who lives within the same community as the network members. Members of the network are encouraged to provide support to one another that is of mutual benefit leading to greater independence, stronger links and engagement within their local community. Falkirk HSCP intends to fund 3 networks in the Denny/Banknock, Falkirk Central and Grangemouth area. Networks are expected to have between 9-12 members (inclusive of 3 associate members) and will work to create a culture of 'throughput', where some members will periodically exit the network, and new members join the network. The length of time a person remains a member will vary depending on their individual situation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk HSCP intends to fund 3 networks in the Denny/Banknock, Falkirk Central and Grangemouth area. The Council defines a Local Support Networks service as: A model of support that is based on a group of vulnerable individuals who live close to each other joining a support network that is led by a skilled Community Living Worker, who lives within the same community as the network members. Members of the network are encouraged to provide support to one another that is of mutual benefit leading to greater independence, stronger links and engagement within their local community.. The Procurement Reform Scotland Act 2014 applies to contracts for services with a value above 50,000 GBP and below the Procurement Thresholds for Goods and Services. Regulation 12(1) of the Act permits the award of a contract for a health or social care service without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract.

### Procurement Information

Falkirk Council is acting as the Contracting Authority on behalf of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership. The Procurement Reform Scotland Act 2014 applies to contracts for services with a value above 50,000 GBP and below the Procurement Thresholds for Goods and Services. Regulation 12(1) of the Act permits the award of a contract for a health or social care service without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527697 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 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 | £272,776 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527697

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527697
  Provision of Local Support Networks to service users within the Falkirk Council Area - A model of support that is based on a group of vulnerable individuals who live close to each other joining a support network that is led by a skilled Community Living Worker, who lives within the same community as the network members. Members of the network are encouraged to provide support to one another that is of mutual benefit leading to greater independence, stronger links and engagement within their local community. Falkirk HSCP intends to fund 3 networks in the Denny/Banknock, Falkirk Central and Grangemouth area. Networks are expected to have between 9-12 members (inclusive of 3 associate members) and will work to create a culture of 'throughput', where some members will periodically exit the network, and new members join the network. The length of time a person remains a member will vary depending on their individual situation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795529

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