Planning

Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of advice services in Aberdeenshire, with a planned public procurement notice titled "Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council." This undertaking is currently in the planning stage, with a future communication notice scheduled for 30th September 2019. The services required cover various advice types, including debt, employment, and social security benefits support. Interested suppliers should note the location of service delivery is within the Aberdeenshire region, UKM50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory services, specifically those experienced in assisting local authorities or similar organisations. Companies that offer comprehensive advice in areas such as debt resolution, employment guidance, and social security benefits will be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity allows these businesses to contribute positively to the community while expanding their portfolios by collaborating with a prominent local authority.

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Notice Title

Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council

Notice Description

This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or Aberdeenshire Council

Lot Information

Advice Services for North Aberdeenshire

The services required include but are not limited to the following : Type I, Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: - Debt Advice - Employment Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Consumer - Family Law Issues - Taxation - Utilities - Housing - Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following - Debt Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Housing Advice. This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or AC.

Advice Services for Central Aberdeenshire

The services required include but are not limited to the following : Type I, Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: - Debt Advice - Employment Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Consumer - Family Law Issues - Taxation - Utilities - Housing - Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following - Debt Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Housing Advice. This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or AC.

Advice Services for South Aberdeenshire

The services required include but are not limited to the following : Type I, Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: - Debt Advice - Employment Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Consumer - Family Law Issues - Taxation - Utilities - Housing - Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following - Debt Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Housing Advice. This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or AC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363122
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annette Johnston
Contact Email
annette.johnston@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539860

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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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