--- title: "Specialist Support Service for Adults with Acquired Brian Injuries" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-16" --- # Specialist Support Service for Adults with Acquired Brian Injuries Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is planning a procurement process for a 'Specialist Support Service for Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries' to assist between four and six individuals with such conditions. The procurement falls under the services category, with the procurement stage currently at the planning phase. Interested suppliers should note that reports of interest are due by 12 noon on Friday, 10th May 2019. The service is primarily aimed at providing personal care and support for individuals residing in Aberdeen City, where suitable accommodation for the service is being sought. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and support services, particularly those with experience in working with adults who have acquired brain injuries or similar needs. Organisations that can demonstrate previous provision of specialist services, including innovative approaches, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and showcase their capabilities, which will play a critical role in the development of this essential service. ## Notice Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership has identified the need for a specialist support service for between four and six individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership has identified the need for a specialist support service for between four and six individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI). The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to engage with suppliers to inform the decisions regarding the development of this service and for the purpose of market research only at this stage. This is not a call for competition. Suitable accommodation is currently being sought within Aberdeen City and it is anticipated that this will be within a group living situation. Residential care and supported living models are both under consideration at this stage. The specialist support service will be provided to an identified group of male individuals with acquired brain injuries, including alcohol related brain injury and HIV related dementia. These individuals have a varying levels of cognitive functioning and a range of physical and mental health conditions. Support provided will include personal care, support with all aspects of household management and social activities and motivation to engage with support and health services. Several of these individuals can display behaviours that challenge, including sexually inappropriate behaviours/history of sexual offences. Providers must also have experience of working within CTO and MAPPA guidelines. Detailed pen pictures of the individuals to be supported will be provided at the time of tender. 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 acquired brain injury - Known examples of similar service provision including innovative developments. Reports should be submitted by email to Catherine King at catking@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Notes of interest and reports should be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 10 May 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351603 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 16 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2019 | | 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 | | 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 - 16 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351603 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351603 Specialist Support Service for Adults with Acquired Brian Injuries - Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership has identified the need for a specialist support service for between four and six individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581031 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=581031 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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