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title: "Specialist Services and Sustainable Living Options for Adults with Complex Needs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558463"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-24"
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# Specialist Services and Sustainable Living Options for Adults with Complex Needs

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558463

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are initiating a procurement process titled "Specialist Services and Sustainable Living Options for Adults with Complex Needs". This project falls under the services category and is located in Aberdeen. Currently in the planning stage, the process seeks to establish purpose-built accommodation for individuals with complex needs requiring specialised support. Interested suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest by 12 noon on Friday, 2 November 2018, which is the deadline for engagement regarding this notice. Further communications are expected to commence on 1 October 2018, aimed at gathering insights from potential providers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of supported accommodation services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs. Companies that have a track record in collaborative working, innovative service provision, and a commitment to social and economic benefits would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, support providers capable of attracting capital investment or those affiliated with existing housing partners may find competitive advantages in responding to this tender, as the aim is to create inclusive and sustainable living options for vulnerable populations in the region.

## Notice

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnerships have identified the need for purpose-built accommodation for individuals with complex needs and behaviours that can challenge services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnerships have identified the need for purpose-built accommodation for individuals with complex needs and behaviours that can challenge services. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to engage with suppliers to inform the options appraisal for collaborative commissioning of a specialist supported accommodation service. This is not a call for competition. As part of market testing the Partnerships are seeking expressions of interest from providers with experience of delivering specialist services to adults with complex needs in supported accommodation that are interested in working collaboratively to design and develop an innovative care and accommodation solution at a location that offers access to adults ordinarily resident in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. It is anticipated that the opportunities and benefits afforded by the completion of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, and consideration of local labour markets will influence the location of the service. The Partnerships are interested in attracting expressions of interest from support providers seeking to develop capital portfolios or support providers with existing landlord partners able to identify flexible and sustainable supported housing options. Support from Council Asset Management Teams may be available to assist in the identification of sites. It is anticipated that the capacity of the service will be a maximum of 24, to comprise three projects of eight units. Residential care and supported living models are both under consideration at this stage. Developments will require to be sensitive to local communities and the environment. The Partnerships are interested in engaging with providers committed to collaborative working that delivers community benefits and those that are able to respond to procurement not just in terms of the value for money triangle of cost, quality and sustainability, but also to deliver economic and social benefits. The specialist service provision will be provided to an identified group of individuals with behaviours that challenge services and for whom the service type and model is assessed as required. This includes individuals with autism spectrum disorders currently supported out of area in hospital and residential care settings; and adults with forensic histories currently detained in hospital settings. The support model will offer high intensity support services that enable the service users to live as independently as possible in accommodation and with support that complies with national care standards, regulations and best practice. Progress towards Autism Accreditation will be required. By noting interest providers are agreeing to further engagement with the Partnerships to allow organisations with relevant experience to inform service development with no commitment to themselves or the Partnerships. The Partnerships may seek to engage with potential suppliers in an early market engagement event or enter into open discussions with suppliers responding to the PIN. In addition to a record of interest being submitted suppliers are requested to submit a brief report that demonstrates: - provider suitability to deliver specialist services to adults with complex needs - provider capacity to partner the Partnerships in the identification of innovative and sustainable living options - provider capacity to commit or attract capital investment Examples of similar collaborative work and innovative supported accommodation developments will be welcome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332286 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 24 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332286

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332286
  Specialist Services and Sustainable Living Options for Adults with Complex Needs - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnerships have identified the need for purpose-built accommodation for individuals with complex needs and behaviours that can challenge services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558463
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=558463

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