Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Contact
Heather Murray
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576000
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
Respite/Short Breaks Service
Reference number
PS/24/114
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Delivery of Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related 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 Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire.
The service will be required to deliver the following support:
- Provide Respite/Short Breaks (including emergency) care to individuals with a Learning Disability over 365 days per year 24 hours per day – aged 18yrs and above.
- Deliver the service from a building base within East Ayrshire locality.
- Provision is sought for four (4) beds. Three (3) beds would be utilised to accommodate current demand and support younger people transitioning from children services to adult services and one (1) bed would be utilised to manage emergency crisis situations.
- The allocation of Respite/Short Breaks will be determined by an assessment of needs undertaken by social work services for each individual, the provider and individual will then agree how best to manage the allocation/accommodate the breaks required over the course of the year.
- The Provider will have previous experience of managing this type of service.
- The Provider must have strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group.
- The Provider must have strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group.
- Provide a high-quality service that is outcome-focused and person-centred.
- Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence.
The duration of the contract is expected to be 3 years with the option of an addition 2 years.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 January 2025
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Service Providers that would be able to deliver the Service required should provide a short statement describing their service. This should be emailed direct to the procurement officer at heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 31 October 2024.
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=779546.
(SC Ref:779546)