Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
UK
Contact person: Fiona Wilson
Telephone: +44 1294310000
E-mail: fionawilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework
Reference number: NAC/5208
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
107 972 379.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Children and Young People up to and including 25 years with a range of disabilities andneeds and their families
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
Across all localities within North Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Adults with a Learning Disability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
All localities within North Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Adults with a Mental Health Disorder
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
All localities within North Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Adults with Physical / Sensory Disability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
All localities within North Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/10/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please ensure the questionnaire is completed and sent to Fiona Wilson (fionawilson@north-ayrshrie.gov.uk) by close of business on 21st August 2025.
Should you have any questions please utilise the post-box facility on Public Contracts Scotland.
This procurement is covered by the Light touch regime.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806000.
(SC Ref:806000)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/07/2025