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title: "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838120"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838120

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is preparing for a flexible framework procurement process titled "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework". Currently, in the planning stage, this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting General Public Services and Health. The procurement process, initiated on 24th July 2026, is intended to replace the existing framework, NAC/4280 Community Support Service, expiring in December 2027. The delivery locations specified include North Ayrshire and Arran, under region UKM93. Interested providers must submit the completed questionnaire by 13th August 2026, with additional tender stages anticipated to begin in early 2027.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in care and support services. Companies providing outcome-based care for children, young people, and adults with various disabilities or mental health disorders will find the framework aligned with their expertise. Firms must meet the Care Inspectorate’s requirements and demonstrate relevant service delivery experience. The contract, anticipated to have a nine-year duration with specific review points, offers stability and the potential for long-term partnerships. This opens up potential for businesses focused on improving health outcomes, catering to ageing populations, and reducing health inequalities to become key service providers in the North Ayrshire region.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this opportunity for providers to join a flexible framework. This will be a replacement for the current framework - NAC/4280 Community Support Service which is due to expire in December 2027. Providers will be appointed under the Flexible Framework agreement to deliver outcome-based care and support services for the following categories: 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 either a Learning Disability, Physical or Sensory Disability, or Mental Health disorder.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will contribute to the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership's Strategic Commissioning Plan (2026-2030) priorities of Improving Population Health, Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population and tackling health Inequalities. The service will contribute to improving outcomes for individuals with effective response to the issues that impact on their lives and ability to live independently and engage in the community. Services will be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365(6) days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking night provision for individuals who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service. It is anticipated that contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years. The anticipated contract commencement date is December 2027; however this may be subject to change. Providers must be appropriately registered with the Care Inspectorate prior to the contract start date. A minimum grade of three (3) is required across all inspected key quality questions. In the circumstance where Quality grades have not yet been assigned to the registered Service because the Service has not had its first inspection North Ayrshire Council will consider the score assigned by the Care Inspectorate in its New Registration Scrutiny Assessment Tool (SAT) (or its equivalent replacement) for the Service. A SAT score of Low will be required to meet the minimum requirement. Required minimum insurances as follows: Employers Liability 5m GBP; Public Liability 10m GBP. Providers must be able to provide two experience examples of services delivered in the past 3 years that demonstrate the relevant experience to deliver the service as outlined in this notice and the attached questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560832 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 24 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560832

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560832&idx=1
  24th July 2026 - PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560832
  Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this opportunity for providers to join a flexible framework. This will be a replacement for the current framework - NAC/4280 Community Support Service which is due to expire in December 2027. Providers will be appointed under the Flexible Framework agreement to deliver outcome-based care and support services for the following categories: 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 either a Learning Disability, Physical or Sensory Disability, or Mental Health disorder.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838120
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838120

## Provenance

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