Official UK procurement notice
Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework
Authority: North Ayrshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNorth 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.
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values publishedApplies to lots 2, 3, 4.
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 #1Children 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.
Lot #2Adults with a Learning DisabilityPlanned
Lot #3Adults with a Mental Health DisorderPlanned
Lot #4Adults with Physical / Sensory DisabilityPlanned
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Adult and Children/Young Persons Care and Support Flexible Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 31 Jul 2025, 15:54 BST
- Last source update
- 31 Jul 2025, 15:54 BST
- Authority reference
NAC/5208- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-044868- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a7bFind a Tender
Publisher note: 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)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
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Timeline
31 Jul 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 2 dates- Notice published31 Jul 2025, 15:54 BST
- Tender notice expected393 days ago1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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