Other community, social and personal services

Tender description

North, South and East Ayrshire Councils require an independent organisation to provide information and advice on the options available and to assist supported persons and/or carer(s) to make informed choices and meet identified support plan outcomes. Further information is contained within the additional documents area. North, South and East Ayrshire Councils require an independent organisation to provide information and advice on the options available and to assist supported persons and/or carer(s) to make informed choices and meet identified support plan outcomes. The service will be jointly funded by North, South and East Ayrshire Councils, however, North Ayrshire Council will administer the tendering process. The service will be delivered to supported persons and/or carer(s) who meet the criteria to access Self-Directed Support through the Act living across the full geographical area of all three Councils. The tender for the service is expected to be released in January 2020. The resultant contract will be for a period of 3 years from 1.8.2020 until 31.7.2023 with the options to extend by a further 24 months dependent on satisfactory service and budget availability. The contract award is expected to be concluded in April 2020 with implementation activities beginning in May until contract live date in August.