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Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the Aberdeen City Council, seeking to acquire a Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service aimed at assisting individuals aged 16 and over in re-integrating into the community. This service, classified under the 'General public services' industry category, is set in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 24th September 2019 for a total value of £415,000. The initiative has been carried out via an open procedure, and it is noteworthy that the service is expected to deliver 2,000 hours of annual support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work, community services, and educational programmes supporting vulnerable populations. Companies with experience in providing outreach support, mental health services, or rehabilitation programmes would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Additionally, the emphasis on community benefits and fair work practices underscores the importance of a socially responsible approach in delivering the required services, which could also bolster a company's reputation while catering to a vital societal need.

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Notice Title

Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support for people aged 16 and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service shall deliver 2,000 hours of outcome focused Criminal Justice Outreach Support per annum for adults aged sixteen and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. The service shall aim to help Supported Persons towards positive and 'offence free' independent living in the community. The Service Provider shall work in partnership with Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Criminal Justice Social Work service, Aberdeen City Council, NHS Grampian, Housing Providers, Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service and other agencies to support, and in exceptional circumstances monitor, individuals in the community. It is expected that the Service Provider will participate in the MAPPA process as required. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills. Priority will be given to supported persons who have served a custodial sentence and are subject to Release Licence or Court mandated supervision or eligible for voluntary aftercare following release from prison within the last 12 months. Those subject to Community Payback Orders and who are assessed as having higher risk/ needs may also be referred.. Economic operators 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. Note: contract value stated is for 5 year contract term, which includes two 12 month extension options.

Renewal: 36 month contract, plus option of two 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
George Middleton, Simon McKenzie
Contact Email
cpscontracts@aberdeencity.gov.uk, smckenzie@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224346246, +44 1224522229

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABERDEEN CYRENIANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356172
    Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service - Provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support for people aged 16 and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371383
    Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service - Provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support for people aged 16 and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills.

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