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title: "2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People"
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# 2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bc7b

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Care at Home Services for Children and Young People. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in Aberdeenshire, UK. The procurement process is currently at the awarding stage as indicated by the latest update on 15th January 2025. The key contract details include a three-year term with an option to extend for up to 24 months, with a maximum budget of GBP 1,460,000. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the contract will be managed under a framework agreement with a minimum Quality to Price ratio of 80:20, requiring providers to score at least 50% to be eligible for the framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. With community-centric objectives and a substantial budget, the contract offers long-term growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused support for children and young people with additional support needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in flexible, needs-led, and rights-aligned services are well-suited for this opportunity. The project's alignment with strategic priorities, including carbon reduction and Fair Work principles, further enhances its attractiveness for suitably qualified providers.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months The annual contract value is GBP 292000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension) is GBP 1460000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The aims of the care at home service are: -To support children, young people, and their families to achieve the outcomes identified in the child's plan. -To deliver services which are aligned to the GIRFEC principles and values and children's rights. -To offer a flexible, needs led service throughout Aberdeenshire which is underpinned by children's rights and The Promise. -To promote independence by developing life skills and social skills in the children and young people. -To provide a service which is tailored to the child/young person's ability rather than chronological age. -To meet the outcomes specified in the child and young person's assessment measured using SHANARRI indicators. -To provide meaningful respite and short breaks opportunities for the children and young people and parents/carers. -To maximise the use of existing community facilities and services to meet the identified outcomes. -To provide appropriate activities which contribute towards a successful transition to adult services. -To provide consistent communication that will ensure parents/carers have clear expectations of what the service can provide. Additional information: The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months. The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension i.e., five years) is GBP1460000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001383-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,460,000 |
| Lots value | £1,460,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £876,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY NORTH SCOTLAND; CROSSROADS CARING SCOTLAND; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND; NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001383-2025
- 29 Sep 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028866-2023
- 4 Apr 2023 at 14:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009832-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745951
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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