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PlanningHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

North Ayrshire
Published 31 Jul, 2025
Contract Value
£107,972,379
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is in the planning stages of establishing a flexible framework for the "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework." This procurement, categorised under health and social work services, aims to provide outcome-based care and support across various lots, including services for children and young people with disabilities, and adults with learning, mental health, physical, or sensory disorders. The procurement process is governed by the Light Touch Regime and is intended to commence on 11 January 2026, with a contract term of nine years, including reviews and potential breakpoints every three years.

Interested parties must complete a questionnaire and submit it by 21 August 2025, while further notices and details will be available from 1 October 2025. The services will be delivered across localities in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom, offering significant opportunities within the public service sector. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services.

Companies with expertise in providing care solutions for individuals with varying disabilities and needs, including transition services for youths, can leverage this framework to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term partnership with a regional authority. The framework's multi-lot structure allows businesses of different sizes, particularly those capable of delivering creative and community-based support, to compete for specific lots that align with their strengths. This approach encourages innovation and fosters the potential for significant business growth through sustained engagement with North Ayrshire Council over the forthcoming years.

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council are looking to put in place a flexible framework to deliver outcome-based care and support services for children and young people up to and including 25 years and adults. The framework will consist of the following lots Lot 1 - Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities and needs and their families. Lot 2 - Adults with a Learning Disability Lot 3 - Adults with a Mental Health Disorder Lot 4 - Adults with a Physical/Sensory Disorder It is anticipated that the term of the contracts will be for 9 years with review and break mechanisms every 3 years.

The anticipated commencement date is 11 January 2026.

Lot Information4 Lots
1Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities andneeds and their families
Planned

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.

2Adults with a Learning Disability
Planned

The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources.

3Adults with a Mental Health Disorder
Planned

The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources.

4Adults with Physical / Sensory Disability
Planned

The service will include delivery of personal care, non-personal care and housing support across all localities in North Ayrshire. The service will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities. Providers will be expected to be creative in their approach and build on the strengths of individuals leading to an increase in their independence and use of community resources.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£107,972,379
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NAC
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Fiona Wilson
IRVINE
KA12 8EE
Scotland
Scotland
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

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