Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Individual Residential Care Placement" for a young person in Ayr, under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The process utilised a limited procurement method, where the award process proceeded without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is under a contract valued at £401,700 GBP, signed on 11th September 2025, which is currently in the award stage with the contract active as of 25th September 2025.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation (CPV: 85311000), particularly those capable of providing residential care for young persons. Thrive Care Scotland Limited, a local SME based in Ayr, was awarded the contract, demonstrating opportunities for small to medium enterprises within this sector to secure valuable contracts through limited tender processes. Companies within the health and social services sector located in or able to deliver services in Ayr would be well-suited for similar opportunities.