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title: "Shopping & Low Level MaintenanceService"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828840"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Shopping & Low Level MaintenanceService

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828840

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Shopping & Low Level Maintenance Service" aimed at supporting individuals residing in East Ayrshire. This contract falls under the general public services industry category and involves providing shopping and basic maintenance services. The contracting process followed a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior competition, due to the nature of the services and their exemption under the Council's regulations. The contract has now been awarded as of the 31st of March, 2026, with an initial duration of two years and options for two one-year extensions. The location for service delivery is East Ayrshire, reflected in the address specifics and procurement classification of the initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social, and related services, particularly those focused on regional or local service delivery. The sole supplier awarded was Helping Hands Project, contributing to the local economy and complying with the strategic public service needs of East Ayrshire. Businesses with expertise in providing personalised low-level maintenance and shopping services can leverage this opportunity to establish a foothold within the local authority's procurement ecosystem. The contract's nature suggests that businesses experienced in operating within government frameworks would be particularly suited to engage in similar future opportunities as they align with East Ayrshire Council’s criteria and procurement practices.

## Notice

Provision of a shopping and low level maintenance service for Individuals resident in East Ayrshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a shopping and low level maintenance service for Individuals resident in East Ayrshire. Contract will be for a period of 2 years with 2 one-year extension options.

### Procurement Information

The services fall below the threshold for the 'light touch' regime for health, social and related services and under the Council's Standing Orders paragraph 21. (1), approval has been sought to negotiate with a sole provider due to the nature of the services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553533 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HELPING HANDS PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553533

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553533
  Shopping & Low Level MaintenanceService - Provision of a shopping and low level maintenance service for Individuals resident in East Ayrshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828840
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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