Provision of a Community Link Network

Location

Irvine

Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a community link network support for adults aged 18–65 years with a diagnosed learning disability. The purpose of the community link network is to enable individuals to engage with, contribute to, and benefit from the assets within their neighbourhoods and communities. This model provides preventative and early intervention support, helping individuals to build connections that sustain their wellbeing, independence, and participation in community life. The anticipated contract start date is 14th September 2026 and the contract period will be for 36 months.

Total Quantity or Scope

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85310000 - Social work services
• 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
• 85320000 - Social services
• 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
• 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Quality Management Procedures The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or a documented policy regarding quality management. Health and Safety Procedures The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum or the bidder must have a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety management. Environmental Management Procedures The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate or the bidder must have a regularly reviewed documented policy regarding environmental management. Bidders may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31831. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits will be required on a voluntary basis for: - Employment - Employability & Skills - SMEs - TSOs - Education - Community Wish List (http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist- application-form/) (SC Ref:831695)