Tender

2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is inviting tenders for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement to provide Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire, specifically catering to individuals aged 16 and over with various support needs. The contract, valued at £198,314,000, falls under the industry category of general public services and concerns the social care sector. The procurement method is open, adhering to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria with a quality-to-price ratio of 90:10. Businesses interested in submitting tenders must do so electronically by the deadline of 7th November 2025. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, focusing on service delivery within Aberdeenshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide social care and support services, especially those experienced in delivering complex, tailored support within the community. Companies with expertise in personal care, housing support, and accommodation-based services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Specifically, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, or physical disabilities, are likely to thrive. The framework encourages participation from organisations committed to social impact, including promoting fair work practices, carbon reduction, and innovation. Successful bidders will collaborate with Aberdeenshire Council's existing in-house services to enhance the quality of life and independence of local residents.

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Notice Title

2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council on behalf of the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require to tender for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for 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 reablement and the provision of personal care, personal support and/or housing support, providing the right care and support in the right place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require the provision of accommodation-based support services for over 230 vulnerable adults including adults with learning disabilities; mental health problems and physical disabilities and those that have substance misuse problems and forensic histories. The requirement is for the provision of support at home services in supported accommodation. Support will include personal care, housing support, and social care. The 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. There is a requirement for low level visiting support for over 1700 adults in the community. The commissioned Support at Home service works alongside Aberdeenshire Council's in-house Care at Home service to support the needs of individuals assessed as requiring services to continue to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Support is provided to vulnerable adults from twelve care groups, and the primary care group is older people.. The estimated value noted above is inclusive of the initial three year term plus one year extension i.e. 3+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540082
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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=SEP540082
    2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire - Aberdeenshire Council on behalf of the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require to tender for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for 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 reablement and the provision of personal care, personal support and/or housing support, providing the right care and support in the right place.

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