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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 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. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in providing personalised care and support to individuals with physical, mental, and sensory disabilities.

Companies capable of delivering innovative, person-centred services that enhance the independence and quality of life for these groups will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. Providers are encouraged to design services that increase community integration and use of local resources, potentially leading to business growth by expanding service offerings and reaching new client demographics within the wide geographical area of all localities in North Ayrshire.

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-r6ebe6-0000806000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806000

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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