--- title: "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-31" --- # Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework," which falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement process aims to establish a flexible framework for the delivery of outcome-based care and support services to children, young people up to 25 years, and adults with various disabilities and needs across North Ayrshire. The process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected around 1 October 2025. Important deadlines include submitting completed questionnaires by 21 August 2025, ahead of the anticipated contract commencement date of 11 January 2026. This planned project is supported under the Light Touch Regime, with an estimated contract value of £107,972,379 and a contract term of nine years, with reviews and break mechanisms every three years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in providing personalised care and support to individuals with physical, mental, and sensory disabilities. Companies capable of delivering innovative, person-centred services that enhance the independence and quality of life for these groups will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Providers are encouraged to design services that increase community integration and use of local resources, potentially leading to business growth by expanding service offerings and reaching new client demographics within the wide geographical area of all localities in North Ayrshire. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council are looking to put in place a flexible framework to deliver outcome-based care and support services for children and young people up to and including 25 years and adults. The framework will consist of the following lots Lot 1 - Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs and their families. Lot 2 - Adults with a Learning Disability Lot 3 - Adults with a Mental Health Disorder Lot 4 - Adults with a Physical/Sensory Disorder It is anticipated that the term of the contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years. The anticipated commencement date is 11 January 2026. ### Lot Information Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities andneeds and their families Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs, and their families across North Ayrshire. This will include Young People transitioning from Children and Young Peoples services to Adult services. Adults with a Learning Disability The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources. Adults with a Mental Health Disorder The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources. Adults with Physical / Sensory Disability The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535976 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £107,972,379 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535976 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535976&idx=1 31st July 2025 - Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support PIN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535976 Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework - North Ayrshire Council are looking to put in place a flexible framework to deliver outcome-based care and support services for children and young people up to and including 25 years and adults. The framework will consist of the following lots Lot 1 - Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs and their families. Lot 2 - Adults with a Learning Disability Lot 3 - Adults with a Mental Health Disorder Lot 4 - Adults with a Physical/Sensory Disorder It is anticipated that the term of the contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years. The anticipated commencement date is 11 January 2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806000 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000806000. 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