Planning

2025 Social Care - Framework agreement for the provision of Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process that aims to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire. This tender falls under the general public services category and is set to support individuals aged 16 and over, with varying needs, to live independently. The contracting process is focused on creating flexible and outcome-oriented services for personal care, support, and housing assistance. The delivery will primarily take place in various settings within Aberdeenshire, including single occupancy homes and shared accommodations. Key dates include the future notice date scheduled for 26th September 2025, which will provide further information about the tendering process. The estimated contract value is £198,314,000, distributed over four years.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for enterprises specialising in social care services, particularly those equipped to provide personal and housing support within flexible contractual frameworks. Organisations experienced in delivering community-focused and socially inclusive services could greatly benefit from this procurement opportunity. The nature of the services required makes it ideal for service providers who can operate in dispersed, shared, and multi-occupational settings with a strong emphasis on co-produced contractual outcomes. Businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in the UK, especially within the Aberdeenshire region, would find this to be an excellent prospect to pursue, leveraging their expertise in social care solutions.

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Notice Title

2025 Social Care - Framework agreement for the provision of Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of Support at Home Services for people who meet eligibility criteria aged 16 years and over with a range of needs, who require assistance through support to live independently and to develop, regain or retain their daily living skills, through provision of personal care, personal support and/or housing support, providing the right care and support in the right place. Accommodation-based services will be provided to adults with substantial and critical levels of need linked to eligibility criteria that are principal householders in tenancies in a range of settings that include dispersed single occupancy properties; shared tenancies; houses of multiple occupation; and core and cluster, project-based and extra-care model resources. Services will be commissioned under flexible and responsive, co-produced contractual arrangements that are outcome focused. The outcomes should be meaningful and measurable and help in the maintenance or development of skills and independence and promote community connections and social inclusion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of Support at Home Services for people who meet eligibility criteria aged 16 years and over with a range of needs, who require assistance through support to live independently and to develop, regain or retain their daily living skills, through provision of personal care, personal support and/or housing support, providing the right care and support in the right place. Accommodation-based services will be provided to adults with substantial and critical levels of need linked to eligibility criteria that are principal householders in tenancies in a range of settings that include dispersed single occupancy properties; shared tenancies; houses of multiple occupation; and core and cluster, project-based and extra-care model resources. Services will be commissioned under flexible and responsive, co-produced contractual arrangements that are outcome focused. The outcomes should be meaningful and measurable and help in the maintenance or development of skills and independence and promote community connections and social inclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804013
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534404
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,314,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sean Watson
Contact Email
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534404
    2025 Social Care - Framework agreement for the provision of Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of Support at Home Services for people who meet eligibility criteria aged 16 years and over with a range of needs, who require assistance through support to live independently and to develop, regain or retain their daily living skills, through provision of personal care, personal support and/or housing support, providing the right care and support in the right place. Accommodation-based services will be provided to adults with substantial and critical levels of need linked to eligibility criteria that are principal householders in tenancies in a range of settings that include dispersed single occupancy properties; shared tenancies; houses of multiple occupation; and core and cluster, project-based and extra-care model resources. Services will be commissioned under flexible and responsive, co-produced contractual arrangements that are outcome focused. The outcomes should be meaningful and measurable and help in the maintenance or development of skills and independence and promote community connections and social inclusion.

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