Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
Procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3001230900
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM94 - South Ayrshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Whole Family Support Framework Agreement
Reference number
CE-101-24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Whole Family Support Framework Agreement - Universal Whole Family Support Service in Ayr (Including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding villages), North and South Carrick and Advocacy to Children and Young People
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,094,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Universal Whole Family Support Service – North and South Carrick
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
Main site or place of performance
Maybole and Girvan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Universal Whole Family Support Service
The aim of this service is to signpost and/or provider a flexible range of supports to families who are requesting early help.
The service will primarily take referrals from families and other professionals and should be able to respond to needs quickly and with a flexible approach.
The range of services should be based on whole family wellbeing, with a focus on early and preventative interventions which help families meet their specific needs and to avoid crisis.
It is proposed the service will provide help to children, young people, parents, and carers with children aged 0 – 18 years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Universal Whole Family Support Service - Ayr (Including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding Villages)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
Main site or place of performance
Ayr, Prestwick and Troon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Universal Whole Family Support Service
The aim of this service is to signpost and/or provider a flexible range of supports to families who are requesting early help.
The service will primarily take referrals from families and other professionals and should be able to respond to needs quickly and with a flexible approach.
The range of services should be based on whole family wellbeing, with a focus on early and preventative interventions which help families meet their specific needs and to avoid crisis.
It is proposed the service will provide help to children, young people, parents, and carers with children aged 0 – 18 years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Advocacy to Children and Young People
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Advocacy
The aim of the service is to provide an advocacy service to children and young people aged 0 – 25 years, residing within South Ayrshire and children and young people who South Ayrshire Council are responsible for but may live out with South Ayrshire. Professional advocacy will mainly be provided to children and young people, some of whom may have additional support needs and who are considered to be:
.on the edges of care, including children subject to Child Protection measures
.care experienced
.children under 16 years who are subject to compulsory measures under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-039744
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Universal Whole Family Support Service - Ayr (Including Troon, Prestwick, and surrounding Villages)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Universal Whole Family Support Service – North and South Carrick
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2025
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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stepping Stones for Families
Studio 3003a Mile End Mill, 12 Seedhill Road
Paisley
PA1 1JS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Advocacy to Children and Young People
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £394,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:797849)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ayr Sheriff Court
Ayr
Country
United Kingdom