Planning

Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process, titled "Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)." This opportunity is in the planning stage and targets the services industry. The tender allows providers to access several council-owned buildings in central and north Aberdeenshire, specifically in locations such as Ellon and Macduff. Interested parties should submit their notes of interest by 19th February 2026, with the potential for immediate entry after legal formalities. Key dates include the planned communication of the outcome of these interests by 26th February 2026 and a future formal notice expected on 20th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in skills development, training, and social care services. Businesses that are adaptable and able to offer flexible service models, such as those tailored to learning disabilities and mental health, will find this opportunity well-suited to their growth plans. The six-year lease terms, with annual break clauses, provide long-term stability, while the potential for Small Business Bonus Relief ensures additional financial viability. Businesses capable of engaging local communities and fostering partnerships with social work teams stand to benefit the most from this procurement, making it an attractive prospect for growth and community integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)

Notice Description

Opportunities have arisen for providers to access a number of Aberdeenshire council buildings. These buildings would be available to deliver a flexible model of service, for example skills development, training opportunities, or a day service model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Opportunities have arisen for providers to access a number of Aberdeenshire council buildings. These buildings would be available to deliver a flexible model of service, for example skills development, training opportunities, or a day service model. The 5 available properties are in central and north Aberdeenshire are in the following locations: 1. Unit 9, Castle Park Industrial Estate, Ellon, AB41 9RF (Formerly Can do) - GBP 17,500 per annum (Rateable Value = GBP 11.500 25/26, proposed rateable value 26/27 GBP 11,750) 2. C/o Pitscurry Project, Whiteford, AB51 5DY (Formerly Buzzard Cafe) - GBP1 0,000 per annum (Rateable Value = GBP 16.525 25/26, proposed rateable value 26/27 GBP 16,000) 3. Unit 11 - 16, Macduff Industrial Estate, Old Gamrie Road, Macduff, AB44 1GD (Formerly Beat) (Rateable Value = GBP 18,000 25/26, proposed rateable value 26/27 GBP 21,750) Note: Legal fees GBP 567 + Vat Providers to be able to offer services to a variety of clients groups including but not limited to Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. Full inventory of equipment available on request. Please take note there is no commitment from Aberdeenshire Council to commission services. The skills development, training opportunities, or day services could be offered under SDS options 1 and 2 and for those who have a Training and Skills contract services could be offered under option 3. Providers would be encouraged to remain in contact with local Social Work Teams and advertise services available. Additional Information - Lease terms 6 years (annual break with 4months notice with 1 year or 15% charge). Flexible on duration, if required. - Business opening times will be agreed. - The Uniform Business Rate for the year 2025/2026 is 49.8 p in the GBP. Please note that tenants may qualify for Small Business Bonus Relief. - Immediate entry is available, upon completion of legal formalities. - Please express any notes of interest by 19th February 2026 For properties 1 and 2: Vicky Henderson - Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Manager (Central Aberdeenshire) vicky.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk For Properties 3,4 and 5: Ryan McGregor - Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Manager (North Aberdeenshire) ryan.mcgregor@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Please provide a 1page note of interest to the relevant person that includes the following information: - How do you plan to develop the building, and what type of service are you offering from the building? - What is the model of service you will be providing? i.e days, times, length of sessions, and to whom, etc - How will this benefit and outcomes for those you support? - When would you be able to commence this service? - How would you envisage working within the local communities? - How will you promote your service within your local communities and establish and/or maintain links with your local social work teams?. Process: - If you require any further information prior to submitting your note of interest, please contact the relevant MH & LD Service Manager - All notes of interest will be considered and any additional information required will be requested after the closing date - The outcome of your note of interest will be shared with you by 26th February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822899
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548938
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20263 months to go
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
Wendy Probert
Contact Email
wendy.probert@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=FEB548938
    Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services) - Opportunities have arisen for providers to access a number of Aberdeenshire council buildings. These buildings would be available to deliver a flexible model of service, for example skills development, training opportunities, or a day service model.

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