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title: "Learning Disability Intensive Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538164"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-10"
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# Learning Disability Intensive Support Service

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538164

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking to procure a Learning Disability Intensive Support Service, a key initiative under the Health and Social Care Partnership, based in Aberdeen, UK. This open tender process aims to secure a service that will provide 24/7 immediate and robust support to individuals facing potential crises or significant changes. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 6th June 2018, with the contract expected to begin on 1st October 2018, spanning an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year extensions. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1.5 million.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for service-oriented businesses, particularly those specializing in healthcare and social services, to expand their operations in the public sector. Companies with a strong track record in providing care services, personal support, or housing support would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Bidders will need to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with regulatory standards, including registration with the Care Inspectorate, to effectively serve the needs of individuals with learning disabilities in the region.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of an Intensive Support Service, commissioned by the Learning Disability Service within Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership. The service will provide immediate, intensive and robust support to individuals and services within the Learning Disability Service which are facing impending crisis or significant change. The service will be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Care at Home and Housing Support service and will hold a suitable registration to provide direct support to individuals from aged 16 years. The Intensive Support Service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Service will operate a mix of direct support delivery and on call support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Intensive Support Service will provide immediate, intensive and robust support to individuals and services within the Learning Disability Service which are facing impending crisis or significant change. The service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Service will operate a mix of direct support delivery and on call support. Direct support may include the provision of personal care, personal support and housing support. Support may be delivered in a person's own home/family home, in formal care settings, in clinical settings or in the community. An On Call system will be operated as part of the Service and may be delivered in part via telephone or technology based support and in part by direct delivery of care and support. Services will be delivered in all areas of Aberdeen.. The contract will be for an initial three year period with two optional one year extensions. Dates and values provided are for duration of initial contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327972 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,439,400 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SACRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 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=AUG327972
- 16 Apr 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=APR316972

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316972
  Learning Disability Intensive Support Service - Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of an Intensive Support Service, commissioned by the Learning Disability Service within Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership. The service will provide immediate, intensive and robust support to individuals and services within the Learning Disability Service which are facing impending crisis or significant change. The service will be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Care at Home and Housing Support service and will hold a suitable registration to provide direct support to individuals from aged 16 years. The Intensive Support Service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Service will operate a mix of direct support delivery and on call support.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327972
  Learning Disability Intensive Support Service - Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of an Intensive Support Service, commissioned by the Learning Disability Service within Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership. The service will provide immediate, intensive and robust support to individuals and services within the Learning Disability Service which are facing impending crisis or significant change. The service will be registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Care at Home and Housing Support service and will hold a suitable registration to provide direct support to individuals from aged 16 years. The Intensive Support Service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Service will operate a mix of direct support delivery and on call support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538164
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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