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Information and Advice Services

Aberdeenshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

24 Sep 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has launched a tender for "Information and Advice Services" aimed at providing free and confidential advice to residents across Aberdeenshire, focusing on issues related to debt, welfare benefits, tax credits, and housing. This tender is part of the services industry category and is currently at the award stage. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with key delivery locations including the Formartine, Garioch, Marr, Kincardine and Mearns, and Banff & Buchan areas. The deadline for submission was on 31 October 2019, with the contracts awarded in December 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering the required advice services under the established frameworks. Companies with expertise in providing social services, community support, or financial counselling would particularly benefit from competing for these contracts, especially those with the capability to meet accreditation standards as outlined by the Scottish Legal Aid Board. Successful bidders also have the potential for contract extensions of up to 24 months, further enhancing business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information and Advice Services

Notice Description

The provision of an impartial, free and confidential advice service open to all residents across Aberdeenshire, which will primarily focus on advice relating to debt/money issues, welfare benefits, tax credits, and housing. The Provider shall provide Type I, Type II and Type III services to residents in Aberdeenshire (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).

Lot Information

Information and Advice Service , central Aberdeenshire

Procurement of information and advice services. The Provider shall provide Type I, Type II and Type III services to residents in Aberdeenshire (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).. Criteria below: Technical - 60% Quality Criteria Weighting Provision of Services 30% The Contract has the option of up to 24 months extension period Implementation Plan 30% Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 10% Contract Management and Management Information 10% Sustainability 10% Fair Working Practices 10% Price / Weighting: 40

Information and Advice Service , south Aberdeenshire

Procurement of information and advice services. The Provider shall provide Type I, Type II and Type III services to residents in Aberdeenshire (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).. Criteria below: Technical - 60% Quality Criteria Weighting Provision of Services 30% The Contract has the option of up to 24 months extension period Implementation Plan 30% Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 10% Contract Management and Management Information 10% Sustainability 10% Fair Working Practices 10% Price / Weighting: 40

Information & Advice Service, North Aberdeenshire

Procurement of information and advice services. The Provider shall provide Type I, Type II and Type III services to residents in Aberdeenshire (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).. Criteria below: Technical - 60% Quality Criteria Weighting Provision of Services 30% The Contract has the option of up to 24 months extension period Implementation Plan 30% Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 10% Contract Management and Management Information 10% Sustainability 10% Fair Working Practices 10% Price / Weighting: 40

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598672
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377374
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

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
£1,341,787 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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

Kincardine and Mearns CAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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