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title: "Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586259"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-07"
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# Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586259

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around the Aberdeen City Council, seeking to acquire a Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service aimed at assisting individuals aged 16 and over in re-integrating into the community. This service, classified under the 'General public services' industry category, is set in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 24th September 2019 for a total value of £415,000. The initiative has been carried out via an open procedure, and it is noteworthy that the service is expected to deliver 2,000 hours of annual support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work, community services, and educational programmes supporting vulnerable populations. Companies with experience in providing outreach support, mental health services, or rehabilitation programmes would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Additionally, the emphasis on community benefits and fair work practices underscores the importance of a socially responsible approach in delivering the required services, which could also bolster a company's reputation while catering to a vital societal need.

## Notice

Provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support for people aged 16 and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service shall deliver 2,000 hours of outcome focused Criminal Justice Outreach Support per annum for adults aged sixteen and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. The service shall aim to help Supported Persons towards positive and 'offence free' independent living in the community. The Service Provider shall work in partnership with Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Criminal Justice Social Work service, Aberdeen City Council, NHS Grampian, Housing Providers, Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service and other agencies to support, and in exceptional circumstances monitor, individuals in the community. It is expected that the Service Provider will participate in the MAPPA process as required. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills. Priority will be given to supported persons who have served a custodial sentence and are subject to Release Licence or Court mandated supervision or eligible for voluntary aftercare following release from prison within the last 12 months. Those subject to Community Payback Orders and who are assessed as having higher risk/ needs may also be referred.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Note: contract value stated is for 5 year contract term, which includes two 12 month extension options.

Renewal: 36 month contract, plus option of two 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371383 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £415,000 |

## 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 | AB10 1AB |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CYRENIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371383
- 5 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356172

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356172
  Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service - Provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support for people aged 16 and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371383
  Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service - Provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support for people aged 16 and over who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. For those with more intensive needs the Service Provider will provide contact during custody if appropriate and will be an integral part of the risk management and contingency plan in preparation for release. Support is designed to enable Supported Persons to develop skills for independent living; such as: domestic skills, budgeting, literacy, and numeracy, accessing further education or employment and social skills.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586259

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