Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1294310000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
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
North Ayrshire Wellbeing and Recovery College
Reference number
NAC/4312
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Following the successful development of a Public Social Partnership (PSP) and pilot project, NAC on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) intends to commission a Wellbeing and Recovery College within the Partnership’s integrated community support mental health service. The service is intended to compliment a number of other local projects ensuring a comprehensive network of support for people with mental health problems.
The Well Being and Recovery College will be delivered collaboratively with the successful provider and NAHSCP working together to deliver the service. In order to support this the North Ayrshire Community Mental Health Service will provide a minimum of 15 hours staff time to the Well Being and Recovery College to support the college’s development and the running of courses.
It is intended that this early intervention and prevention approach will diminish the potential for the development of long-term mental health conditions and support individuals in their recovery.
The Wellbeing and Recovery College will provide an alternative to traditional approaches to mental health. The service is founded on four principles: Co-production; Education; Inclusion; and Recovery Focussed. Peer support is an essential component of the service.
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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
North Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provider will manage the Wellbeing and Recovery College in order to meet the service aims and outcomes. This will include the following:-
- Implementation of a local partnership approach to deliver a planned programme of courses covering a range of mental health and wellbeing related topics which provides educational and therapeutic approaches as routes to recovery, increased resilience and self-management.
- A co-production approach to the design and delivery of the curriculum which will bring together students; educators and trainers; and other health and social care professionals to ensure courses are tailored to local requirements with a diverse mix of expertise contributing to the service.
The Wellbeing and Recovery College service aims are:-
1. To support people in developing their own recovery focussed learning plans in becoming experts in their own self-care; developing and growing peer support networks; and encouraging people to learn from others who have faced mental health challenges.
2. To provide courses and workshops that will empower people to achieve personal goals.
The Wellbeing and Recovery College service outcomes are that people affected by mental health problems in North Ayrshire will:-
- Experience recovery in terms of improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Build social and community supports by engaging with peer supporters.
- Access and contribute towards a recovery-based education programme.
- Have Improved levels of self-management. The Service will support people to understand their problems and learn how to manage these in pursuit of their individual recovery goals.
- Be supported by a service based on co-facilitation and co-learning through peer support; ‘experts by experience’; tutors/trainers; ‘experts by profession’; and a student services team who champion these values.
- Be involved with the future development of mental health services in North Ayrshire.
two.2.14) Additional information
The final date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 29th September 2021
The Provider must have the relevant experience to carry out this procurement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 December 2021
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: No
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=666314.
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