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Aberdeen City Council - Justice - Employability & Outreach Support Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "Aberdeen City Council - Justice - Employability & Outreach Support Service," categorised under general public services. This procurement, using an open procedure, was finalised on 14th January 2025. The contract covers services to be rendered in Aberdeen City, with key lots focusing on the provision of employability programmes and outreach support services within the justice sector. The contracts for these services were awarded to Aberdeen Foyer for the employability programme and Turning Point Scotland for the outreach support services. The contract for the employability service was signed on 27th August 2024, valued at £218,241, while the outreach support service contract, valued at £311,847, was signed on 13th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, community support, and employability services, especially those focusing on justice-related services. SMEs engaged in the delivery of support programmes for individuals under community payback orders or aiding offence-free independent living in the community stand to benefit substantially. By aligning their services with the community benefits outlined, such as fair work practices, carbon reduction, and innovative community benefits, businesses can not only grow their portfolio but also contribute positively to social outcomes in Aberdeen. This tender also demonstrates Aberdeen City Council's commitment to supporting SMEs and fostering community development through public procurements.

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Notice Title

Aberdeen City Council - Justice - Employability & Outreach Support Service

Notice Description

Lot 1: Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an employability service to deliver an appropriate programme of activities to individuals who are subject to Community Payback Orders (CPOs) with an unpaid work requirement or receiving a service from justice social work. Lot 2: Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an outreach support services to help Supported Persons towards positive and 'offence free' independent living in the community.

Lot Information

Employability

Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an employability service to deliver an appropriate programme of activities to individuals who are subject to Community Payback Orders (CPOs) with an unpaid work requirement or receiving a service from justice social work.

Renewal: Option to extend each lot for an additional 2 x 1-years

Outreach Support Service

Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an outreach support services to help Supported Persons towards positive and 'offence free' independent living in the community.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 1-years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763539
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521674
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
£546,147 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£530,088 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pmata@aberdeencity.gov.uk, smelvin@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224067853, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
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

ABERDEEN FOYER

TURNING POINT SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502906
    Aberdeen City Council - Justice - Employability & Outreach Support Service - Lot 1: Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an employability service to deliver an appropriate programme of activities to individuals who are subject to Community Payback Orders (CPOs) with an unpaid work requirement or receiving a service from justice social work. Lot 2: Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an outreach support services to help Supported Persons towards positive and 'offence free' independent living in the community.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521674
    Aberdeen City Council - Justice - Employability & Outreach Support Service - Lot 1: Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an employability service to deliver an appropriate programme of activities to individuals who are subject to Community Payback Orders (CPOs) with an unpaid work requirement or receiving a service from justice social work. Lot 2: Aberdeen City Council require the provision of an outreach support services to help Supported Persons towards positive and 'offence free' independent living in the community.

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