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2026 Aberdeenshire Dementia Service - Holistic & Community Support

Aberdeenshire Council

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Planning

22 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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

Aberdeenshire Council is planning a county-wide dementia support service, classified under CPV 85300000 (social work services without accommodation). The service will combine holistic and community support for people living with dementia across North, South and Central Aberdeenshire. It will provide information, advice, flexible support responsive to individual needs, signposting for carers, and prompting and advice to promote safety in daily life. The provider will encourage community interaction, raise awareness of dementia, support the development of dementia-friendly communities, maintain communication with service users and partners, publicise events, and share relevant learning. Community development work will include establishing, facilitating and supporting self-help groups throughout Aberdeenshire.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Aberdeenshire Council has stated an intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. The council expects to publish a subsequent notice on 16 October 2026. It anticipates a three-year contract starting in July 2027, with an option to extend by one additional year. The indicative annual contract value is approximately £105,000 and the estimated total procurement value is £417,000. The procurement is planned as one lot using a tender process. The service specification may be amended during the contract to reflect council requirements, legislative or statutory guidance changes, demonstrated outcomes, or additional service-development funding.

The work is likely to suit specialist dementia charities, social care providers, community support organisations and voluntary-sector partnerships with established local networks. Relevant suppliers should be able to deliver person-centred information, advice and practical support; work safely with people whose needs may change; support carers and advocacy arrangements; and establish or facilitate self-help groups. Strong community-development, engagement and communications capability will be important, including experience of working with professional partners, publicising activities and promoting dementia awareness. Providers should be prepared to share learning with service users and professionals, operate clear communication and complaints arrangements, and adapt delivery in response to changing legislation, guidance, outcomes or available funding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 Aberdeenshire Dementia Service - Holistic & Community Support

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate holistic and community support services to support Service Users within North, South and Central Aberdeenshire. Holistic Support: Information, advice and support will be provided for Service Users throughout Aberdeenshire with signposting to advice and support for their carers offered. Services provided will be flexible and respond to the needs of Service Users. The Service Provider will ensure the safety of the Service User in daily living through continuous prompting and advice. Interaction with appropriate groups and individuals in the community will be encouraged. The Service Provider will endeavour to raise general awareness of dementia amongst professional workers and the general public and promote the development of dementia friendly communities across the region. The Service Provider will establish and maintain clear communication channels with the public, partners, and colleagues, sharing relevant information, and will advertise all events widely throughout Aberdeenshire. Developments in knowledge and learning will be shared with all relevant professionals and service users as appropriate. Community Support: A community development programme will be provided for Service Users. The Service provider will establish, facilitate and support self-help groups in North, South and Central Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate holistic and community support services to support Service Users within North, South and Central Aberdeenshire. Holistic Support: Information, advice and support will be provided for Service Users throughout Aberdeenshire with signposting to advice and support for their carers offered. Services provided will be flexible and respond to the needs of Service Users. The Service Provider will ensure the safety of the Service User in daily living through continuous prompting and advice. Interaction with appropriate groups and individuals in the community will be encouraged. The Service Provider will endeavour to raise general awareness of dementia amongst professional workers and the general public and promote the development of dementia friendly communities across the region. The Service Provider will establish and maintain clear communication channels with the public, partners, and colleagues, sharing relevant information and will advertise all events widely throughout Aberdeenshire. Developments in knowledge and learning will be shared with all relevant professionals and service users as appropriate. Community Support: A community development programme will be provided for Service Users and the service provider will establish, facilitate and support self-help groups in North, South and Central Aberdeenshire. The Service Provider is responsible for: providing Service Users with information regarding the Services provided, which must include a complaints procedure. Ensuring that if any Service Users have difficulty in expressing their views, the Service Provider will make sure they have access to information to enable them to secure the services of an advocate to represent them. The Service Provider is under no obligation to find such representatives but will allow representatives to work with Service Users should this be their wish.. Aberdeenshire Council may require the service specification to be amended to meet its requirements over the duration of the contract; and in response to changes in legislation and statutory guidance or where outcomes demonstrate the benefits of an amendment or in the event of additional funding being made available for service development from other sources (including the Scottish Government).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842180
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565033
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£417,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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=SEP565033
    2026 Aberdeenshire Dementia Service - Holistic & Community Support - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate holistic and community support services to support Service Users within North, South and Central Aberdeenshire. Holistic Support: Information, advice and support will be provided for Service Users throughout Aberdeenshire with signposting to advice and support for their carers offered. Services provided will be flexible and respond to the needs of Service Users. The Service Provider will ensure the safety of the Service User in daily living through continuous prompting and advice. Interaction with appropriate groups and individuals in the community will be encouraged. The Service Provider will endeavour to raise general awareness of dementia amongst professional workers and the general public and promote the development of dementia friendly communities across the region. The Service Provider will establish and maintain clear communication channels with the public, partners, and colleagues, sharing relevant information, and will advertise all events widely throughout Aberdeenshire. Developments in knowledge and learning will be shared with all relevant professionals and service users as appropriate. Community Support: A community development programme will be provided for Service Users. The Service provider will establish, facilitate and support self-help groups in North, South and Central Aberdeenshire.

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