Planning

Aberdeenshire Debt Advice

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Debt Advice

Notice Description

To deliver high quality, free, independent and accessible advice, representation and advocacy to citizens of Aberdeenshire on a range of topics as set out at below. The provider shall be free to assist users of its service to challenge the practices and decisions of public bodies including the practices and decisions of Aberdeenshire Council. The provider shall provide Type I , Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: * Money Advice * Taxation * Mortgages & Secured Loans * Assessing Liability for Debts * Identifying & Agreeing Options in Debt Cases * Bankruptcy & Trust Deeds * Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following * Money Advice * Taxation * Mortgages & Secured Loans * Identifying & Agreeing Options in Debt Cases * Bankruptcy & Trust Deeds * Managing Court Proceedings

Lot Information

Lot 1

This will be an open tender process. The contract will be for 2 years with an option to extend up to an additional 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545681
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545681
    Aberdeenshire Debt Advice - To deliver high quality, free, independent and accessible advice, representation and advocacy to citizens of Aberdeenshire on a range of topics as set out at below. The provider shall be free to assist users of its service to challenge the practices and decisions of public bodies including the practices and decisions of Aberdeenshire Council. The provider shall provide Type I , Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: * Money Advice * Taxation * Mortgages & Secured Loans * Assessing Liability for Debts * Identifying & Agreeing Options in Debt Cases * Bankruptcy & Trust Deeds * Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following * Money Advice * Taxation * Mortgages & Secured Loans * Identifying & Agreeing Options in Debt Cases * Bankruptcy & Trust Deeds * Managing Court Proceedings

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