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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Aberdeenshire Debt Services was initiated by Aberdeenshire Council to provide comprehensive debt and money advice services to residents across Aberdeenshire. The buying organisation, Aberdeenshire Council, based in Aberdeen (UKM50), sought suppliers through an open procedure for goods under industry categories related to Debt and Money Advice, Welfare Rights, and Income Maximisation. The procurement stage included an active tender with a submission deadline set for 13th February 2026, followed by an award date on the same day. The location for service delivery spans the whole of Aberdeenshire, ensuring coverage for its regional needs.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses that specialise in providing debt advice and financial consulting services. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality confidential debt assistance, utilising diverse methods like face-to-face and digital platforms, and providing outreach services, especially to remote areas, stand well-suited to compete. Companies with expertise in negotiating with creditors and advising on bankruptcy issues or those offering training and support for volunteers would find this contract beneficial in enhancing their portfolio. By supporting Aberdeenshire's Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Partnership, businesses can also contribute towards social impact goals, reinforcing their brand within community-oriented projects.

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Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Debt Services

Notice Description

To provide Type I, II and III debt and money advice services to the residents of Aberdeenshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider shall provide at Type I, II as well as Type III which is Advocacy, Representation and Mediation at Tribunal or Court Action Level. 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) The service delivered will be accessible to residents across Aberdeenshire by providing them with a modernised service delivery model that shall: Provide impartial high-quality confidential debt advice. Use a variety of service delivery methods including face to face, telephone services and digital platforms. Provide Specialist advice including negotiating with creditors, advice on bankruptcy and the debt arrangement scheme. Provide Outreach advice sessions including home visits to housebound residents, giving priority to those living in remote and rural areas. Provide Recruitment, training and support of volunteers. Provide accurate and consistent responsible advice in a manner that is cost effective, flexible, accountable and accessible. Support the Aberdeenshire Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Partnership to reduce Child Poverty across Aberdeenshire through supplying data of services delivered to families, Deliver quality standards set out in the "Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers: A Quality Assurance Framework 2009" at appropriate levels. Deliver the expectations of the Scottish Government's Common Advice Performance Management Framework (CAPMF)

Renewal: Subject to budget being available and performance measures having been met an extension period is available of 12 months and then a further 12 months after a review of the service has taken place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINCARDINE AND MEARNS CITIZENS ADVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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