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North Ayrshire Council  Modular Construction

In 2021/22, budget became available to develop the site of the former Sheltered Housing Unit at Afton Court in the town of Stevenston into amenity bungalows, utilising North Ayrshire Council (NAC) standard house type plans. Amenity bungalows are self-contained accommodation designed to meet the needs of people with an accessible housing need. This formed part of NAC’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan. 

The outcomes to be provided under this contract support Scotland’s Purpose ‘To focus on creating a more successful country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish through increased wellbeing, and sustainable and inclusive economic growth’, and contributes to our national outcomes:

• Children and Young People: We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential
• Communities: We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe
• Economy: We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy
• Environment: We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment

Background and Requirement

Procurement process - Embedding Sustainability Requirements

The Outcome and Contribution to National Outcomes

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Additional documents:

Police Scotland Information Sharing Protocol - Bidders Guidance

Appendix G - NAC Sustainability Statement

Video documenting the project journey - YouTube

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