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title: "Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836692"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement)

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836692

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council, alongside South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Councils, is initiating a procurement process for a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service, aimed at providing comprehensive care and support across Ayrshire. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice released to gather market insights. This opportunity focuses on health services and is seeking input for service provision to individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a market engagement questionnaire by 31 July 2026, which will inform service design and procurement strategies. The service delivery will include a range of support options and will collaborate with existing NHS and social care services. Future notices are expected by 1 October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing care and support for neurodegenerative conditions. Companies capable of delivering holistic care solutions that include information and advice, patient care coordination, and support across various platforms will find this procurement particularly relevant. The aim is to engage businesses that can enhance service accessibility and effectiveness through innovative approaches, potentially expanding their operations and impact within the health sector in Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for organisations seeking to partner with local councils and contribute to public health initiatives.

## Notice

This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service across Ayrshire on behalf of the North, East and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The PIN seeks to assess market interest, experience and capacity to deliver specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination services for individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire, the responses to which will help inform future service design, commissioning arrangements, procurement strategy and delivery models. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 31 July 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination to people of all ages affected by Huntington's Disease across Ayrshire. Working closely with NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Huntington's Disease Management Clinic and other statutory and third sector partners, the service will support people to manage the impact of the condition, maximise independence, improve wellbeing and access appropriate health, social care and community support. The service is expected to include holistic assessment, individual care planning, support throughout the genetic testing and diagnostic process, symptom management support, anticipatory care planning, family/carer support and participation in multidisciplinary care arrangements. The provider will also deliver specialist education, training and awareness raising to health, social care and care sector professionals. The service is expected to operate across East, North and South Ayrshire and be delivered through a combination of clinic-based appointments, home visits, community-based support, telephone contact and digital platforms.. THERE IS A QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS THAT SUPPLIERS SHOULD COMPLETE AND RETURN BACK TO PROCUREMENT@NORTH-AYRSHIRE.GOV.UK BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS FRIDAY 31ST JULY.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559609 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH 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 | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559609

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL559609&idx=1
  7th July 2026 - Specialist Huntingtons Disease Service - Prior Information Notice Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559609
  Prior Information Notice for Specialist Huntington's Disease Service (Market Engagement) - This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Specialist Huntington's Disease Service across Ayrshire on behalf of the North, East and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. The PIN seeks to assess market interest, experience and capacity to deliver specialist information, advice, assessment, emotional support and care co-ordination services for individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire, the responses to which will help inform future service design, commissioning arrangements, procurement strategy and delivery models. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 31 July 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836692
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836692

## Provenance

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