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title: "Learning Pathways Plus"
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# Learning Pathways Plus

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581596

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is conducting the 'Learning Pathways Plus' tender, which aims to commission services tailored for children and young people with additional support needs across the region. This procurement, classified under the services category, is currently in the Award stage, having seen its submission period close on 25 June 2019. The primary locations for service delivery are various sites throughout Aberdeenshire, with contracts totalling £1,456,000 offered across four distinct lots: Community Based Services, Therapeutic Interventions, Offsite Curricular Enhancement, and Onsite Curricular Enhancement. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, therapeutic interventions, and community support training. Companies that focus on educational psychology, outdoor learning experiences, or provide arts therapies could particularly benefit from the scope of this procurement. Additionally, enterprises equipped to deliver bespoke services to young people—with a strong emphasis on inclusion and access—would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The established framework agreements and community benefits policy further highlight Aberdeenshire Council's commitment to fostering local partnerships and sustainable practices in service delivery.

## Notice

We are tendering these services to commission services for individual and groups of children within the context of Learning Pathways Plus. This will include Community Based Services, Therapeutic Interventions, and Curricular Enhancement: Offsite and/or Onsite. We are aiming to establish equity and fairness of access to provision across Aberdeenshire to provide the "right support at the right time in the right place" to children and young people. The services procured by Aberdeenshire Council will be determined by the specific needs of an identified child or group of children through multi-agency assessment and planning processes.

### Lot Information

Community Based Services

To provide intensive outreach services and support to children/young people with additional support needs and their families and to promote participation and inclusion in education. * This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of six children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within and around school hours during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). * The service provision is not applicable in holiday times * Working locations can vary between working from the child/young person's home, community and school locations. * Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. * Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided may include: * Development of skills for life, skills for work and skills for learning for example, Opportunities for supported work experience and volunteering; Independent travel training; Self-help and independent skills (but not personal care), Social and communication skills; and Positive behaviour management.. See PCST Contract is for two years plus the option of two additional one-year extensions

Therapeutic Interventions

To provide specialist Psychological/Arts Therapies to children/young people with additional support needs (ASN), to promote participation and inclusion in education. * This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 3 children/young people) support for children and young people with ASN (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). * These therapeutic interventions can take place at school or offsite locations. * Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. * The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours. * Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided may include, but is not limited to, the following: * Play Therapy * Art therapy /Art Psychotherapy * Music therapy * Drama therapy * Direct intervention * Assessments and reviews * Advice and consultations. See PCST Contract is for two years plus the option of two additional one-year extensions

Curricular Enhancement - Offsite (Outdoor Learning)

* To provide Curricular Enhancement through outdoor learning activities to enhance the Health and Well Being curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with ASN. * This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 4 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). * Service provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. * The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours. * Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided will include: * Outdoor Learning will be provided by a Forest Leader level 3 on an individual or small group basis. See PCST Contract is for two years plus the option of two additional one-year extensions

Curricular Enhancement - Onsite (Not Outdoor Learning)

(Onsite location is any location that is within the school's boundary or the Service Provider's premises or grounds) * To provide Curricular Enhancement through a range of services not ordinarily offered by the school or cluster to enhance the Health and Well Being curricular offer for individual and/or small groups of children and young people with additional support needs. * This service will be provided through one-to-one or small group (maximum of 6 children/young people) support for children and young people (ages from 3-18) predominantly within the context of the school day during term time (9:00am - 3:00pm). * Working location will be within the school settings, including outdoor areas, and other community settings. * Service Provider participation in the Multi Agency Action Plan (MAAP) processes will also be sought. * The service provision is not applicable in holiday times or outwith school hours. * Referrals for service provision will come from schools through recommendations made through the MAAP's process and approved by Local Authority Officers. Services will not begin until they have been approved by Local Authority Officer The support provided may include: * A range of services to enhance the Health and Wellbeing curricular offer including: arts interventions (music, drama, art, dance), mindfulness, yoga, sensory programmes, horse-riding, sports and leisure. This does not refer to Riding for the Disabled (RDA). See PCST Contract is for two years plus the option of two additional one-year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367444 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,456,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £525,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEEN FC COMMUNITY TRUST; ABERDEEN FOYER; ABERLOUR; ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; ELM MUSIC THERAPY; GRAMPIAN AUTISTIC SOCIETY; GRAMPIAN MUSIC THERAPY; HAND PICT BY PENNY - CREATIVE SPACE; ISHBEL MOLLISON, PLAY THERAPY SERVICES; JILL BIRCH - WILD CONNECT; LINDSEY DUNCAN; MARVELLOUS ADVENTURE CLUB; MISSION FITNESS SCOTLAND; MODO - CIRCUS WITH PURPOSE; OUTDOOR WOODLAND LEARNING SCHOOL; RELAX KIDS; SACRO; SENSATIONALL.ORG.UK; SOUNDS LIGHT SENSORY; SPORT ABERDEEN; STATION HOUSE MEDIA UNIT; STICKS AND STONES THERAPEUTIC FOREST SCHOOL; T.O.A.D.S. TINE'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY SERVICE; THE BRAVE OUTDOORS; THE SEED BOX; W.C & A.D ALLAN; WOODLANDS4KIDS/GARDENING4KIDS; YOGA 4 EVERY BODY AND RELAX KIDS BANFF AND ABERDEENSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367444
- 8 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353836

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353836
  Learning Pathways Plus - We are tendering these services to commission services for individual and groups of children within the context of Learning Pathways Plus. This will include Community Based Services, Therapeutic Interventions, and Curricular Enhancement: Offsite and/or Onsite. We are aiming to establish equity and fairness of access to provision across Aberdeenshire to provide the "right support at the right time in the right place" to children and young people. The services procured by Aberdeenshire Council will be determined by the specific needs of an identified child or group of children through multi-agency assessment and planning processes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367444
  Learning Pathways Plus - We are tendering these services to commission services for individual and groups of children within the context of Learning Pathways Plus. This will include Community Based Services, Therapeutic Interventions, and Curricular Enhancement: Offsite and/or Onsite. We are aiming to establish equity and fairness of access to provision across Aberdeenshire to provide the "right support at the right time in the right place" to children and young people. The services procured by Aberdeenshire Council will be determined by the specific needs of an identified child or group of children through multi-agency assessment and planning processes.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581596
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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