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.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
:Provision of Residential Care for two (2) Children with Complex Needs
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
South Ayrshire Council on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from experienced Children’s Residential Care Providers (with at least 5 years’ experience of delivering residential care) who is able to provide a ‘family approach’ while delivering high quality, nurturing care to two children (aged 5 and 7), committing to these two children only, for as long as they need care over their childhoods.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider must have an identified base within South Ayrshire, that is already, or able to be future proofed for wheelchair use to include at the very least:
- A homely environment
- Ground level access
- Three-bedroom house, including a staff sleepover room.
- One of these bedrooms must be on the level/ground floor with wet room access.
- Separate bathroom – for staff use.
- Secure garden – for playing and fun.
The Provider must be experienced in caring for children with multiple complex needs including trauma, attachment, and additional support needs both physical and learning.
The Provider must be experienced in caring for children who have Autism.
The Provider must be trained/experienced in caring for children who have complex medical and health needs including spina bifida, catheter and shunt care.
The Provider must be able to ensure there is a small, robust staff team to ensure compliance with infection control risks/management.
The Provider must be able to ensure all aspects of both children’s Care Plans are fully met including maintaining their existing Educational and Health provisions as well as their Emotional, Social and Identity needs including supporting ongoing relationships with birth families and others who are important to each child.
two.2.14) Additional information
If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing your experience of delivering children’s residential care and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 10th January 2024.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 January 2024
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
If you are interested in the above requirement, please complete the expression of interest form detailing your experience of delivering children’s residential care and return to Mark Milligan, Procurement Officer at mark.milligan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 10th January 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=751287.
(SC Ref:751287)