Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
zoe.wilson@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.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
East Ayrshire Women's Aid Services
Reference number
PS/22/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Ayrshire Council requires a Service Provider to work with women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse and wider violence against women issues.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,308,700
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overall aim of the service is to support to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse and wider violence against women issues.
The objectives of the Service is to:
-Support, information and practical help to any woman, child or young person who asks for it.
-Provide safe refuge accommodation for women and their children in order for them to be able to escape abuse, and to have support in deciding what to do next.
-Provide refuge, as far as possible, for as long as women and their children need it and the opportunity to make important decisions free of pressure.
-Offer resettlement support to any women and their children who have left refuge.
-Provide specialist support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse whether or not they are living in refuge.
-Maintain positive relationships with other organisations and statutory agencies to ensure the best outcomes for people using the service.
-Ensure women, children and young people are actively involved in the planning and development of services.
-To actively seek the views of women, children and young people, their families, in the planning and delivery of the service and take actions to improve service delivery and inform wider partnership planning.
-Become involved in any partnerships and external initiatives which seek to improve the options available to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
East Ayrshire Women's Aid is a renowned charitable service. Other local authorities have their own branches in their own areas.
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Ayrshire Women's Aid
10 Croft Street
Kilmarnock
KA11JB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,308,700
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:690749)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
Country
United Kingdom