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 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)