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2023 Sensory Loss Service Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council, on behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership, awarded a contract for the "2023 Sensory Loss Service Aberdeenshire" to RNIB Scotland and Deaf Action. The procurement process was completed on 14th March 2024. The buying organisation is Aberdeenshire Council, located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls under the services category and followed an open procedure. The contract value for the service for adults with hearing impairment was £117,847.00, signed on 6th March 2024.

This tender for sensory loss services in Aberdeenshire presents business growth opportunities for suppliers like RNIB Scotland and Deaf Action, especially those specialising in support services for sensory loss or deafness. Businesses experienced in providing services for sensory impairments in the Aberdeen region would be well-suited to compete. The tender, conducted by Aberdeenshire Council, aims to enhance services for people with sensory loss in the region and offers potential for business expansion within the social care sector.

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Notice Title

2023 Sensory Loss Service Aberdeenshire

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council, on behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking to commission support services for people with sensory loss or deafness in Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

2023 Service for adults with visual impairment

Aberdeenshire Council, on behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking to commission support services for people with visual impairment in Aberdeenshire.

Renewal: 1 year extension

2023 Service for adults with hearing impairment

Aberdeenshire Council, on behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking to commission support services for people with hearing impairment in Aberdeenshire.

Renewal: 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500883
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
£556,308 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£556,807 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,312 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, sean.watson@aberdeenshire.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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DEAF ACTION

RNIB SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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