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title: "2026 - Aberdeenshire - Discharge to Assess (D2A)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7da"
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# 2026 - Aberdeenshire - Discharge to Assess (D2A)

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7da

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a procurement process titled "2026 - Aberdeenshire - Discharge to Assess (D2A)," classified under the CPV scheme as "Health and social work services" (Code: 85000000). This process is in the tender stage, aiming to enhance health and social care services within the regions of Formartine, Garioch, Buchan, and specific areas in Fraserburgh, Scotland (Region: UKM50). The tender involves the provision of services to support safe discharge from hospitals under the "Home First" approach of the Discharge without Delay programme, with a contract value of GBP 957,432 expected over a 720-day period. Bids must be submitted electronically via PCS-T by 12:00 PM on 2nd September 2026. The procurement method is open, and the evaluation will be based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Companies that demonstrate relevant experience and hold appropriate registrations, such as with the Care Inspectorate, are well-suited to participate. Those with capabilities in providing integrated discharge planning and community-based reablement services can harness growth by collaborating with Occupational Therapy and Enablement and Support Coordinators. Additionally, this contract offers avenues to contribute to regional community benefits, including Fair Work First and carbon reduction initiatives. Holding strong financial credentials, including adequate credit ratings and insurance coverage, will be crucial for businesses aiming to secure this opportunity.

## Notice

Discharge to Assess (D2A) is a core component of the Discharge without Delay (DwD) national programme in Scotland. DwD supports a "Home First" approach, where discharge is planned early and delay is avoided by making D2A the default model for assessment and care planning where possible.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Discharge to Assess service would be implemented in the following areas: Formartine, Garioch and Buchan plus those registered with the two general practices in Fraserburgh. It will involve the commissioning of a social care provider to work collaboratively with Occupational Therapy (OT) and Enablement and Support Coordinators (ESC) employed to support the commissioned social care provider to deliver D2A in the above areas. The model will mostly target people admitted to acute wards and look to support people home from our emergency department in ARI (ED). The aim is to reduce ongoing care requirements, avoiding unnecessary lengthy hospital admissions, by maximising independence and enabling people to remain in their own homes. The commissioned care-at-home offer will support safe discharge and short-term reablement, including personal care; moving and handling/transfers; meal preparation/provision; medication administration/support; and overnight support where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072278-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £957,432 |
| Lots value | £957,432 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072278-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838838
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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