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title: "Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811121"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811121

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement" for a young person, falling under the services industry category. This contract is specifically related to general public services and has been carried out within the locality of Ayr, UK. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 11th September 2025 and is valued at GBP 401,700. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in social and healthcare services. Thrive Care Scotland Limited, an SME, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to successfully secure contracts under the Light Touch Regime. Businesses with expertise in providing residential care services could find similar opportunities in this segment, hence fostering growth and enhancing their portfolios through government procurement processes. The direct award procedure used in this instance allows for niche service providers to engage and secure contracts with public organisations.

## Notice

This award relates to the Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement for a Young Person

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement for a young person.

### Procurement Information

Direct award under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) The LTR covers a specific set of rules for certain service contracts, such as contracts for certain social, health, and education services, as defined by Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes, and this service is included in Schedule 3 to the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539969 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £401,700 |

## 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 | THRIVE CARE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539969

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539969
  Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement - This award relates to the Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement for a Young Person

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811121

## Provenance

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