Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway

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Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway

Notice Description

The Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is a time limited pilot in the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City. It aims to improve support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs through earlier identification, a neuro affirming strengths based approach, and joined up working across health, education, early years and the third sector. Support will be based on need, without waiting for diagnosis, while reducing pressure on specialist services for diagnosis. The pathway will focus on pre-school to Primary 1 learners, with support based on need rather than diagnosis and delivered through a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach. It will be developed through multi-agency working and co-production with children, young people and families.

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Aberdeen City Council are seeking third sector partners for the 12 month Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway pilot scheme. The Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is a time limited pilot in the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City. It aims to improve support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs through earlier identification, a neuro affirming strengths based approach, and joined up working across health, education, early years and the third sector. Support will be based on need, without waiting for diagnosis, while reducing pressure on specialist services for diagnosis. The pathway will focus on pre-school to Primary 1 learners, with support based on need rather than diagnosis and delivered through a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach. It will be developed through multi-agency working and co-production with children, young people and families.. The pilot will be for a 12 month period. Potential applicants should complete the attached questionnaire to Jennifer Campbell by 17 July 2026. We will aim to notify applicants of the outcome by 4 August 2026.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559087
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 4 Aug 20262 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: ABERDEEN
Postcode: AB10 1AB
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: George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency: Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN559087&idx=1
30th June 2026 - Commissioning Outline
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN559087&idx=2
30th June 2026 - Commissioning Questionnaire
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559087
Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway - The Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is a time limited pilot in the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City. It aims to improve support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs through earlier identification, a neuro affirming strengths based approach, and joined up working across health, education, early years and the third sector. Support will be based on need, without waiting for diagnosis, while reducing pressure on specialist services for diagnosis. The pathway will focus on pre-school to Primary 1 learners, with support based on need rather than diagnosis and delivered through a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach. It will be developed through multi-agency working and co-production with children, young people and families.

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