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2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has awarded the procurement contract titled "2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People" in the industry category of general public services. The project focuses on providing outcome-focused support and activities for children and young people with additional support needs throughout Aberdeenshire. The procurement process initiated in September 2023 reached the awarding stage, with contracts signed on 14 January 2025. This three-year contract offers an option to extend by up to 24 months, with an annual value of GBP 292,000 and a maximum budget of GBP 1,460,000, including the extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the services will be delivered across Aberdeenshire under the UKM50 region.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses involved in care and social services, particularly those that can provide flexible, needs-led support that aligns with the GIRFEC principles and children's rights. SMEs like Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, Support and Social Care Network Ltd, Newcross Healthcare Solutions Ltd, Crossroads Caring Scotland, Enable Scotland, and Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland have been identified as suitable providers, evidencing the SME-friendly nature of this contract. Businesses with capabilities in providing measurable support outcomes, fostering independence among young people, and offering meaningful respite options for families stand to benefit significantly from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months The annual contract value is GBP 292000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension) is GBP 1460000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The aims of the care at home service are: -To support children, young people, and their families to achieve the outcomes identified in the child's plan. -To deliver services which are aligned to the GIRFEC principles and values and children's rights. -To offer a flexible, needs led service throughout Aberdeenshire which is underpinned by children's rights and The Promise. -To promote independence by developing life skills and social skills in the children and young people. -To provide a service which is tailored to the child/young person's ability rather than chronological age. -To meet the outcomes specified in the child and young person's assessment measured using SHANARRI indicators. -To provide meaningful respite and short breaks opportunities for the children and young people and parents/carers. -To maximise the use of existing community facilities and services to meet the identified outcomes. -To provide appropriate activities which contribute towards a successful transition to adult services. -To provide consistent communication that will ensure parents/carers have clear expectations of what the service can provide.. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months. The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension i.e., five years) is GBP1460000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521855
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£876,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 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
cpscontracts@aberdeencity.gov.uk, socialcarecpss@aberdeencity.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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY NORTH SCOTLAND

CROSSROADS CARING SCOTLAND

ENABLE SCOTLAND

FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND

NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489431
    2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521855
    2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months The annual contract value is GBP 292000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension) is GBP 1460000

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