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Coming up· published 31 Jul 2025

Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

North Ayrshire Council · North Ayrshire, Scotland

North Ayrshire Council is planning Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework. It is a contract for learning disability and autism in North Ayrshire.

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Source: Public Contracts Scotland, published 31 Jul 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice · 00:00

    View notice

  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

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About this tender

In brief

North Ayrshire Council is planning Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework. It is a contract for learning disability and autism in North Ayrshire. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £107,972,379. It is split across 4 lots.

Public Contracts Scotland published it on 31 July 2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000. Bids are made through the buyer's Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework," which falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement process aims to establish a flexible framework for the delivery of outcome-based care and support services to children, young people up to 25 years, and adults with various disabilities and needs across North Ayrshire.

The process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected around 1 October 2025. Important deadlines include submitting completed questionnaires by 21 August 2025, ahead of the anticipated contract commencement date of 11 January 2026.

This planned project is supported under the Light Touch Regime, with an estimated contract value of £107,972,379 and a contract term of nine years, with reviews and break mechanisms every three years.

About this tender

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.

Lots (4)

  1. 01

    Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities andneeds and their familiesPlanned

    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.

  2. 02

    Adults with a Learning DisabilityPlanned

    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.

  3. 03

    Adults with a Mental Health DisorderPlanned

    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.

  4. 04

    Adults with Physical / Sensory DisabilityPlanned

    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.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Learning Disability and Autism Support
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
4

Procedure

Notice type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Public Contracts Scotland

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£107,972,379

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

North Ayrshire Council is based in North Ayrshire. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
North Ayrshire
Town
Kilmarnock
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Electoral ward
Irvine South
Constituency
Central Ayrshire
Delivery area
North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Region
Scotland
Sub-region
North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Area
Southern Scotland
Country
Scotland
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
North Ayrshire Council
Category
Services
Contact
Fiona Wilson
Phone
+44 1294310000
Address
Irvine, KA12 8EE · Scotland · Scotland
Call +44 1294310000
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework

When will the Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework tender open?

North Ayrshire Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework contract worth?

The estimated value is £107,972,379, split across 4 lots.

Who is the buyer for Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework?

North Ayrshire Council, based in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The named contact is Fiona Wilson, on +44 1294310000.

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