Planning

Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

31 May 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service" as part of its planning stage. This service aims to provide vital advice and information to the public regarding Self-Directed Support options under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The anticipated value of this contract is £1,360,000, and the delivery location is Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. Interested providers should note that they must express their interest by submitting a brief outline of their capabilities to the contact person Claire Scott by 15 June 2022, with the next important communication opportunity scheduled for 30 December 2022.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services, advisory roles, or legal and payroll provisions for care packages. Companies with experience in delivering similar support services and those equipped to develop Individual Service Funds will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with Aberdeenshire Council during this planning phase can enhance market position and lead to potential partnerships or contracts upon the launch of an open tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service

Notice Description

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will include: - a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes - the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them - participation where requested in the support planning process - assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support - an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450035
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Dec 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Scott
Contact Email
claire.j.scott@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467533371

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450035
    Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

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