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title: "Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000526703"
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# Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000526703

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## Summary

The procurement process for Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability is being conducted by Aberdeen City Council, located in Aberdeen, UK. This open tender, which aims to provide essential services for individuals with learning disabilities, commenced with the reopening of an existing framework on 1 April 2018, with the tender submission deadline on 28 February 2018. This initiative falls under the general public services category and is designed to cater to those needing support to live independently, potentially requiring up to 24 hours of assistance a day. The estimated contract value is £40 million, reflecting the range of services to be provided, which include personal care and support services in various settings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly firms specialising in supported living services, personal care, and housing support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations are particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement process encourages fair work practices and adherence to the Scottish Living Wage, promoting equitable competition. Engaging in this contract could not only help service providers expand their offerings but also contribute positively to the community's wellbeing and health outcomes.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Council require the provision of Supported Living Services for people who have a learning disability and need assistance to live independently. Supported Living Services are registered as Care at Home and Housing Support services and may be linked to designated accommodation for people who require support for up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to live independently in their own tenancy or be provided to people assessed as needing fewer hours of essential support to remain within a more independent form of living. The Service may include the provision of personal care, personal support and housing support and may be provided in the person's own homes, or in other places as required A Framework was established following a previous tender published on 5 October 2017. In order to meet strategic need the decision has been taken to reopen the Framework from 1 April 2018. Providers who were successful in joining the framework from 1 January 2018, need not reapply.

### Lot Information

Enhanced Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability

Enhanced Supported Living Service will only be commissioned for adults whose assessed needs, including complex health or behavioural needs, have identified a requirement for such a service Provision of Enhanced Supported Living may include robust, intensive and frequent interventions and strategies which seek to maintain and develop a person's health, wellbeing and safety. This Service may also require the provision of support which is; required by legal powers, agreed guidelines or required to promote public safety.. Dates provided for duration of initial contract. The is the potential for two one year extensions. The value provided is for the initial contract plus the potential extension.

Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability

The services will be registered with the Care Inspectorate as Care at Home and Housing Support services. The services are those linked to designated supported and sheltered accommodations for people who may require support up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to live independently in their own tenancy. They may also include visiting floating support services which provide people assessed as needing fewer hours of essential support to enable them to remain within a more independent form of living. Supported Living Services are holistic in nature, providing individuals with support in various aspects of their lives to enable them to have more meaningful involvement and participation in their local communities. The service may include the provision of personal care, personal support and housing support and may be provided in the person's own homes, or in other places as required.. Dates provided for duration of initial contract. There will be the option of two potential one year extensions. The value given is for the duration of the initial contract plus potential extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322388 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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

- 15 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322388
- 22 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307513

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307513
  Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability - Aberdeen City Council require the provision of Supported Living Services for people who have a learning disability and need assistance to live independently. Supported Living Services are registered as Care at Home and Housing Support services and may be linked to designated accommodation for people who require support for up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to live independently in their own tenancy or be provided to people assessed as needing fewer hours of essential support to remain within a more independent form of living. The Service may include the provision of personal care, personal support and housing support and may be provided in the person's own homes, or in other places as required A Framework was established following a previous tender published on 5 October 2017. In order to meet strategic need the decision has been taken to reopen the Framework from 1 April 2018. Providers who were successful in joining the framework from 1 January 2018, need not reapply.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322388
  Supported Living Services for Adults with a Learning Disability - Aberdeen City Council require the provision of Supported Living Services for people who have a learning disability and need assistance to live independently. Supported Living Services are registered as Care at Home and Housing Support services and may be linked to designated accommodation for people who require support for up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to live independently in their own tenancy or be provided to people assessed as needing fewer hours of essential support to remain within a more independent form of living. The Service may include the provision of personal care, personal support and housing support and may be provided in the person's own homes, or in other places as required A Framework was established following a previous tender published on 5 October 2017. In order to meet strategic need the decision has been taken to reopen the Framework from 1 April 2018. Providers who were successful in joining the framework from 1 January 2018, need not reapply.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526703
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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