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title: "2026 - Aberdeen City Council - Dual Sensory Support Service"
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# 2026 - Aberdeen City Council - Dual Sensory Support Service

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f3

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking to procure a Dual Sensory Support Service, categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). This procurement process, which is currently in the tender update stage, aims to deliver a comprehensive service for adults aged 16 and over in Aberdeen City. The contract will run from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024, with possibilities for two additional one-year extensions. Interested parties should note the updated deadline for submissions on 9th September 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The process follows an open procurement method, utilising the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) model with a 90:10 quality to price ratio. The procurement is managed via electronic submission through the specified platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services for individuals with sensory impairments and related support networks. Companies with expertise in visual impairment, hearing loss, and community outreach would be exceptionally suited to compete. The potential contract value of up to £2.1 million represents a substantial financial opportunity. Additionally, the initiative includes community benefits such as pledges for fair work practices, carbon reduction, and innovation. The tender requires businesses to demonstrate relevant experience through at least two examples and to meet specific financial and insurance criteria, providing a robust foundation for long-term partnership and growth within the sector.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Council has a requirement for the provision of a fully accessible dual sensory service across Aberdeen City for adults aged 16 and over. The duration of this contract is from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024, with two potential one-year extensions. The Service shall offer support to individuals who have a range of issues relating to sight and hearing impairment and it shall also extend to the families and/or carers of Supported People. The Service shall also seek to raise public awareness around issues relating to sensory loss, train and educate professionals, as well as influence planning decisions to improve accessibility. It is envisaged that the Service will provide varying levels of support, ranging from intensive support, for example, social work assessments, to low level, for example, newsletters. Interventions may be required at short notice and on an ad hoc basis therefore the service to people with a sensory loss needs to be responsive to need. The Service Provider will also maintain a register of visually impaired people on behalf of the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council has a requirement for the provision of a fully accessible dual sensory support service for adults aged 16 and over across Aberdeen City (the "Service"). The Service shall offer support to individuals who have a range of needs relating to visual impairment, hearing loss, deafness, deafblindness and dual sensory loss ("Supported People"). The Service shall also extend to the families and carers of Supported People. The Service shall seek to raise public awareness around issues relating to sensory loss, train and educate professionals, influence planning decisions to improve accessibility, and support the development of inclusive communities across Aberdeen City. It is envisaged that the Service will provide varying levels of support, ranging from intensive support, for example, statutory social work assessment, sensory rehabilitation and risk management, to low level support, for example, accessible information, newsletters, signposting, peer support and community awareness. Interventions may be required at short notice and on an ad hoc basis. The Service Provider shall therefore ensure that support to people with sensory loss is responsive to assessed need, risk, eligibility and personal outcomes. Additional information: Estimated maximum contract value 2,100,000 GBP excluding any potential Scottish Government Real Living Wage increases for the total of 6 years. Duration 1/1/27-31/12/31 plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071972-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 08:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071972-2026
- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071093-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838510
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231

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