Self Harm Support Services

Concepts

• irvine
• guidance and counselling
• north ayrshire
• self-harm support services
• self harm support services
• counselling services
• provision of self-harm service
• support service
• service delivery
• self-harm

Location

North Ayrshire

Description

The tender is for a single provider to deliver self-harm support services across North Ayrshire. The service takes a 3-strand approach to support those who self-harm: One to one support service for those who wish to address their self-harm Training and awareness-raising sessions for all agencies Developmental being able to respond organically to new developments and pieces of work

Total Quantity or Scope

The provision of self-harm service for services users aged 11 and upwards who are ordinarily resident in North Ayrshire. service delivery will offer a three-strand approach across North Ayrshire to support those who self-harm and to develop good practice around this issue: Strand A – One-to-One Support Provide 16-20 hours per week of one-to-one support for those who self-harm from the age of 11 years and above. The service should support individuals who are self-harming by developing alternative coping mechanisms and help to minimise risk. There shall be a four-week maximum limit of 80 hours of direct contact between the Provider and those who self-harm. The service should support a minimum of 50 individuals per year Strand B – Awareness Raising Provide a minimum of 12 self-harm awareness-raising sessions per year to different groups, workers, teams and organisations, families/ guardians, and peers. These sessions should focus on raising awareness of the issues for anyone who might come into contact with someone who self-harms and to enable them to understand and support individuals more effectively Identify and deliver consistent messages around self-harm through training and awareness-raising sessions. Strand C – Develop Self-Harm Strategies Provide expertise to a range of partners for developing self-harm management strategies and identifying pathways to further training To provide documentation promoting self-harm strategies and best practice guidelines To work with local partners to improve on existing self-harm strategies Contribute to regional forums and work alongside the Partnership to ensure the continuing development of local self-harm strategies. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

CPV Codes

• 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
• 85312320 - Counselling services

Indicators

• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Bidders are required to provide 2 examples of services carried out in the past 3 years that demonstrates they have the relevant experience to deliver the services described in the Contract Notice. The services must be of a similar value, size and scope. Unsatisfactory experience will result in exclusion from the tender process. Bidders must also provide 2 satisfactory references for the same 2 contracts on the reference templates provided. References should be completed and signed by previous customers for contracts of a similar value, size and scope. If any of the referees score the bidder less than 2 the bidder will be excluded from the tender process. Completed experience and reference templates must be zipped and uploaded at question 4C.1 of the qualification envelope. Bidders are required to confirm the supplier itself is registered with the Care Inspectorate Bidders are required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. Bidders who intend to subcontract more than 25% to any individual organisation must ensure the SPD (Scotland) - Subcontractors Supplier Response is completed and uploaded at question 2C.1. Lots are not being used for this tender for the reason stated below: Value of contract not suitable for lots Nature of the contract not suitable for lots Quality Management Procedures 1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 45001 or a documented policy regarding Health and Safety, see attachment at SPD question 4D.1. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21754. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: 1. Fair Work: promotion of job opportunities within North Ayrshire; employability targets for specific priority groups. 2. Upskilling (including curriculum development): work experience placements; taster sessions; training opportunities; work within education establishments. 3. Entrepreneurial, Inclusive and Sustainable Economy: monitoring spend within North Ayrshire; with micro, small and medium enterprises; and the Third Sector. 4. Wish List: delivery of community and Third Sector requests for support from the NAC Community Benefit Wish List. (http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist-application-form/) (SC Ref:699155)