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Assertive Outreach Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assertive Outreach Service

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership require the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Assertive Outreach service ensures a persistent and purposeful approach is used to engage with individuals who do not present to, or have difficulties engaging with housing, homelessness, or health and social care services. This approach is particularly effective for people who are isolated, alienated, unwell, or disabled, and who are unable or unwilling to attend services and keep appointments In the context of Assertive Outreach, 'assertive' means being proactive and persistent in efforts to engage with individuals. It involves: - Persistent efforts to locate and engage with individuals in their own space and at their own pace. - Providing persistent practical assistance and support to help individuals' access services and make informed choices. - Employing a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to build trust and rapport with individuals.

Renewal: In addition to the 2 year contract there will be 1 x 1-year plus 1 x 8-months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813345
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541710
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
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
£317,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£317,552 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
smelvin@aberdeencity.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

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