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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council initiated a comprehensive procurement process under the "2025 Aberdeenshire - Learning Pathways Plus Framework." This initiative focuses on providing services for school-age children in Aberdeenshire with social, emotional, and wellbeing needs. The procurement, classified under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV 80000000), comprises the delivery of services across four distinct lots: Community-Based Services, Therapeutic Interventions, Curricular Enhancement – Offsite (Outdoor Learning), and Curricular Enhancement – Onsite (not Outdoor Learning). Leveraging the open procedure method, the tender realised a total value of £600,000 over an estimated four-year period. The procurement stage has progressed from tendering in January 2025 to awarding and contracting in August 2025, with awards confirmed on 1st April 2025 for each lot, signalling active contracts.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in support services for young people, particularly those focusing on psychological therapies, social development, and educational enrichment. Businesses adept at delivering one-to-one support and community-driven educational services could significantly benefit from engaging in this framework. The involvement of multiple suppliers, including Fireflies Nurture & Thrive Limited and Sensationall, showcases a diverse landscape of firms catering to specialised educational services. Contracts like this one are well-suited for businesses looking to expand their service offerings to the public sector, particularly those in the geographical vicinity of Aberdeenshire (UKM50) or with expertise in similar largescale frameworks. Participation in this procurement signifies an opportunity for growth through sustainable partnerships and delivering social value in public services.

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Notice Title

2025 - Aberdeenshire - Learning Pathways Plus Framework

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Community Based Services

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community. Lot 1 - Community Based Services To provide intensive outreach services and support to children/young people with additional support needs (ASN) and their families and to promote participation and inclusion in education. This service will be provided through one-to-one support. Working locations can vary between working within the child/young person's community and school locations. The support provided may include Development of skills for life, skills for work and skills for learning for example, Opportunities for supported work experience and volunteering; independent travel training; self-help and independent skills (but not personal care), social and communication skills; and positive behaviour management.. The estimated total contract value of GBP 600,000.00 in the notice is based on a maximum four year period across all four lots.

Renewal: Initial term is two years with 2x optional 12 months extensions

Lot 2 - Therapeutic Interventions

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community. Lot 2 - Therapeutic Interventions To provide specialist Psychological/Arts Therapies to children/young people with additional support needs (ASN), to promote participation and inclusion in education. This service will be provided through one-to-one support. These therapeutic interventions can take place at school or offsite locations. The support provided may include, but is not limited to, the following: - Play Therapy - Art therapy /Art Psychotherapy - Music therapy - Drama therapy. The estimated total contract value of GBP 600,000.00 in the notice is based on a maximum four year period across all four lots.

Renewal: Initial term is two years with 2x optional 12 months extensions

Lot 3 - Curricular Enhancement - Offsite (Outdoor Learning)

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community. Lot 3 - Curricular Enhancement - Offsite (Outdoor Learning) (Offsite location is any location out-with the school's boundary or out with the Service Provider's premises or grounds) To provide a Curricular Enhancement through outdoor learning activities to enhance the Health and Wellbeing curricular offer for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN). This service will be provided through one-to-one support. The support provided will include The provision of Outdoor Learning by a Forest Leader level 3 or above on an individual or small group basis.. Additional information - The estimated total contract value of GBP 600,000.00 in the notice is based on a maximum four year period across all four lots.

Renewal: Initial term is two years with 2x optional 12 months extensions

Lot 4 - Curricular Enhancement - Onsite (not Outdoor Learning)

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community. Lot 4 - Curricular Enhancement - Onsite (not Outdoor Learning) (Onsite location is any location that is within the school's boundary or the Service Provider's premises or grounds) To provide a Curricular Enhancement through a range of services not ordinarily offered by the school or cluster to enhance the Health and Wellbeing curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with additional support needs. This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 6 children/young people) support. Working location will be within the school boundary, including outdoor areas or within the service providers premises or grounds. The support provided may include: A range of services to enhance the Health and Wellbeing curricular offer, such as arts interventions (music, drama, art, dance), mindfulness, yoga, sensory programmes, horse-riding (including Riding for the Disabled (RDA)), sports and leisure.. The estimated total contract value of GBP 600,000.00 in the notice is based on a maximum four year period across all four lots.

Renewal: Initial term is two years with 2x optional 12 months extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787043
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537791
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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
11
Supplier Names

Aberdeen Foyer

Buchan Community Farm

Fireflies Nurture & Thrive Limited

Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist

Murton Trust for Education and the Environment

Oakley ASN

Outdoor Woodland Learning School (OWLS) CIC

Sensationall

Sport Aberdeen

Station House Media Unit

Waulkmill Menagerie

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521212
    2025 - Aberdeenshire - Learning Pathways Plus Framework - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537791
    2025 - Aberdeenshire - Learning Pathways Plus Framework - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of a Learning Pathways Plus Framework. The service will primarily be for school age children within Aberdeenshire with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, who are at risk of being placed in an out-of-authority school, out with their home community.

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