Community Link Network Development
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North Ayrshire Council, acting on behalf of the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of a Community Link Network Service. This service focuses on social work and related services, specifically targeting adults aged between 18 and 65 with learning disabilities. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 85300000 and involves creating networks in the Garnock Valley and Stevenston areas of North Ayrshire, UK.
Interested service providers must express their interest by completing a questionnaire and submitting it by 13 June 2025. A more detailed future notice is expected to be issued on 1 September 2025. The estimated contract value is £507,695.
This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and community services to expand their operations within North Ayrshire. Organisations with experience in managing community-based support services and facilitating social inclusion for individuals with learning disabilities would find this opportunity particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can collaborate with local authorities to contribute to enhancing community engagement and independence for service users, opening avenues for long-term partnership and service innovation in the health and social care sector.
North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Community Links Network Service. There will be one network covering the Garnock Valley (this includes the towns of Beith, Dalry and Kilbirnie and smaller villages of Gateside, Barrmill, Longbar and Glengarnock) and one network covering Stevenston and surrounding areas. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing the questionnaire attached and returning to laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business on Friday 13 June 2025.
For additional information, please refer to the questionnaire attached.
NAHSCP have an ongoing requirement for the provision of a Community Links Network Service for adults, predominately aged between 18-65 with a diagnosis of learning disability. NAHSCP will work with the provider, service users, carers, families, and key partners to promote a culture of change and to deliver a high quality person centred service that responds effectively to matters that impact on individuals lives and ability to engage in the community. The purpose of a community link network is to enable individuals to maintain independent living; actively engage in the community as valued and active citizens; and make positive social relationships. Individuals will be able to exercise choice on the form of their participation and be provided with the support and tools to achieve their outcomes.
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