--- title: "Provision of a Community Link Network" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Provision of a Community Link Network Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of a Community Link Network aimed at supporting adults aged 18–65 years with diagnosed learning disabilities. This initiative seeks to foster engagement and contribution within communities, promoting well-being and independence through early intervention support. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th June 2026. The contract, valued at £304,617, is anticipated to commence on 14th September 2026 and will run for a period of 36 months. The services will be delivered within the UKM93 region, focusing on general public services in alignment with the CPV code 85000000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar projects and those capable of meeting the financial and technical requirements, including Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership and Care Inspectorate registration, will find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities. The contract offers potential for business growth, enabling firms to expand their service offerings while contributing to valuable community outcomes. Companies should have the capacity for electronic submissions and comply with the necessary insurance requirements to participate successfully in this process. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a community link network support for adults aged 18-65 years with a diagnosed learning disability. The purpose of the community link network is to enable individuals to engage with, contribute to, and benefit from the assets within their neighbourhoods and communities. This model provides preventative and early intervention support, helping individuals to build connections that sustain their wellbeing, independence, and participation in community life. The anticipated contract start date is 14th September 2026 and the contract period will be for 36 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement will follow the open tender process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555854 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This is a recurring procurement. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £304,617 | | Lots value | £304,617 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555854 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555854 Provision of a Community Link Network - North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a community link network support for adults aged 18-65 years with a diagnosed learning disability. The purpose of the community link network is to enable individuals to engage with, contribute to, and benefit from the assets within their neighbourhoods and communities. This model provides preventative and early intervention support, helping individuals to build connections that sustain their wellbeing, independence, and participation in community life. The anticipated contract start date is 14th September 2026 and the contract period will be for 36 months. ## Notice URLs - http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist- - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831695. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831695.json.