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2024 Aberdeen City Council Care and Support at Home

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has undertaken an open procedure procurement for the "2024 Aberdeen City Council Care and Support at Home" contract, which focuses on providing care at home services for adults in need across Aberdeen City. The contract includes services for individuals with learning or physical disabilities, mental health challenges, acquired brain injuries, and substance abuse issues. The initial five-year contract, with potential extensions of two additional one-year periods, was awarded to Granite Care Consortium with a total contract value of GBP 120,089,858. The award stage was completed on 21 January 2025, and the service is intended to commence with the scope covering all adults over 16 years of age within the specified region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive home care services. Businesses that can deliver personalised care, meet detailed regulatory requirements, and have proven financial stability are well-suited to compete. The opportunity to engage in a long-term contract with a significant budget underscores the potential for reliable revenue streams and the chance to contribute to essential community services in Aberdeen. Companies with a solid track record in similar services and those able to innovate in teaching independent living skills will find this contract especially beneficial.

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Notice Title

2024 Aberdeen City Council Care and Support at Home

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council intend to award a single contract for the provision of a care at home service which will be delivered to all adults (i.e. those over 16 years of age) across Aberdeen City deemed in need of Services regardless of primary care type. This will include individuals who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury and those who are experiencing difficulties associated with using drugs and/or alcohol.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of Care and Support at Home services for all adults (i.e. those over 16 years of age) across Aberdeen City deemed in need of services regardless of primary care type, who meet the current eligibility criteria and require assistance through visiting support to live independently and to develop, regain or retain their daily living skills through provision of personal care, personal support, housing support, or any other type of support deemed appropriate to meet identified outcomes. This will include individuals who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury and those who are experiencing difficulties associated with using drugs and/or alcohol. Commensurate with the Partnership's philosophy of outcomes-focussed care, Services delivered shall meet personal outcomes in line with GIRFE principles, rather than outcomes associated with specific client group.. Contract duration and estimated value includes initial five year contract term with two additional 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766849
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525146
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
Not specified

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
£117,716,381 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£117,716,381 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,089,858 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
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
Catherine King, Mandy Reid
Contact Email
catking@aberdeencity.gov.uk, mandreid@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600, +44 7789270675

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
1
Supplier Name

GRANITE CARE CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505493
    2024 Aberdeen City Council Care and Support at Home - Aberdeen City Council intend to award a single contract for the provision of a care at home service which will be delivered to all adults (i.e. those over 16 years of age) across Aberdeen City deemed in need of Services regardless of primary care type. This will include individuals who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury and those who are experiencing difficulties associated with using drugs and/or alcohol.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525146
    2024 Aberdeen City Council Care and Support at Home - Aberdeen City Council intend to award a single contract for the provision of a care at home service which will be delivered to all adults (i.e. those over 16 years of age) across Aberdeen City deemed in need of Services regardless of primary care type. This will include individuals who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury and those who are experiencing difficulties associated with using drugs and/or alcohol.

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