Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
lynsey.cochrane@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576183
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Housing Support Services / Housing First for 16-25 year olds experiencing homelessness
Reference number
PS/22/33
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Ayrshire Council has an ongoing requirement for an Intensive Housing Support Service for young persons aged 16 to 25 years old experiencing homelessness. The service will provide intensive support and accommodation to young persons experiencing homelessness, who may be experiencing or have experienced one or more of the following:- addictions, adverse childhood experiences, mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, social isolation, criminal justice, domestic problems, other specific issues that require both targeted and generic support.
The Provider will be an experienced practitioner in the field of providing intensive housing support services to young persons experiencing homelessness and will have an extensive and verifiable track record of successful outcomes in this field.
East Ayrshire Council are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers. East Ayrshire Council reserve the right to conduct market research with providers who express interest in this PIN.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 70333000 - Housing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
East Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Ayrshire Council would also like to explore the idea of a Housing First Service for young people aged 16 to 25 years old experiencing homelessness. We would welcome expressions of interest from providers who have experience in this area or who would be interested in exploring the idea further.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=687061.
(SC Ref:687061)