Award

2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 14:55

Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 15:38

Planning

04 Apr 2023 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Care at Home Services for Children and Young People. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in Aberdeenshire, UK. The procurement process is currently at the awarding stage as indicated by the latest update on 15th January 2025. The key contract details include a three-year term with an option to extend for up to 24 months, with a maximum budget of GBP 1,460,000. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the contract will be managed under a framework agreement with a minimum Quality to Price ratio of 80:20, requiring providers to score at least 50% to be eligible for the framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. With community-centric objectives and a substantial budget, the contract offers long-term growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused support for children and young people with additional support needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in flexible, needs-led, and rights-aligned services are well-suited for this opportunity. The project's alignment with strategic priorities, including carbon reduction and Fair Work principles, further enhances its attractiveness for suitably qualified providers.

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Notice Title

2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months The annual contract value is GBP 292000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension) is GBP 1460000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The aims of the care at home service are: -To support children, young people, and their families to achieve the outcomes identified in the child's plan. -To deliver services which are aligned to the GIRFEC principles and values and children's rights. -To offer a flexible, needs led service throughout Aberdeenshire which is underpinned by children's rights and The Promise. -To promote independence by developing life skills and social skills in the children and young people. -To provide a service which is tailored to the child/young person's ability rather than chronological age. -To meet the outcomes specified in the child and young person's assessment measured using SHANARRI indicators. -To provide meaningful respite and short breaks opportunities for the children and young people and parents/carers. -To maximise the use of existing community facilities and services to meet the identified outcomes. -To provide appropriate activities which contribute towards a successful transition to adult services. -To provide consistent communication that will ensure parents/carers have clear expectations of what the service can provide. Additional information: The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months. The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension i.e., five years) is GBP1460000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001383-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£876,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marie Moore
Contact Email
socialcarecpss@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY NORTH SCOTLAND

CROSSROADS CARING SCOTLAND

ENABLE SCOTLAND

FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND

NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK

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