Planning

Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse

  • South Ayrshire Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-035696

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04218c

Published 4 December 2023, 4:23pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

South Ayrshire Council

County Buildings, Wellington Square

Ayr

KA7 1DR

Email

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 Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse

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 Providers (with at least 5 years’ experience of delivering a similar service).

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

It is recognised that early and effective intervention can reduce and prevent violence and maximise the safety and wellbeing of women, children, and young people with this being achieved by the Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children experiencing Domestic Abuse.

This specialist resource will provide refuge accommodation, advocacy, outreach, emotional support, practical advice and information to women, children and young people, and awareness raising and training.

This support aims to achieve the following:

-Women and children are safe and can protect themselves from domestic abuse.

-Women are able to manage their own and their children’s health and wellbeing.

-Women and children are in good quality accommodation that meets their needs.

-Women have developed a good support network within their own community.

-Women are able to take control of decisions affecting their lives and feel confident and positive.

-Women have the necessary skills for education, training, and employment.

-Reduce associated stigma.

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 Friday 12th January 2024.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

15 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 Friday 12th 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=752246.

(SC Ref:752246)