--- title: "Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-14" --- # Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of advice services in Aberdeenshire, with a planned public procurement notice titled "Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council." This undertaking is currently in the planning stage, with a future communication notice scheduled for 30th September 2019. The services required cover various advice types, including debt, employment, and social security benefits support. Interested suppliers should note the location of service delivery is within the Aberdeenshire region, UKM50. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory services, specifically those experienced in assisting local authorities or similar organisations. Companies that offer comprehensive advice in areas such as debt resolution, employment guidance, and social security benefits will be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity allows these businesses to contribute positively to the community while expanding their portfolios by collaborating with a prominent local authority. ## Notice This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or Aberdeenshire Council ### Lot Information Advice Services for North Aberdeenshire The services required include but are not limited to the following : Type I, Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: - Debt Advice - Employment Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Consumer - Family Law Issues - Taxation - Utilities - Housing - Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following - Debt Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Housing Advice. This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or AC. Advice Services for Central Aberdeenshire The services required include but are not limited to the following : Type I, Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: - Debt Advice - Employment Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Consumer - Family Law Issues - Taxation - Utilities - Housing - Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following - Debt Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Housing Advice. This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or AC. Advice Services for South Aberdeenshire The services required include but are not limited to the following : Type I, Type II and Type III services to Aberdeenshire citizens (as defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB). Type I and Type II Services will be provided on the following: - Debt Advice - Employment Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Consumer - Family Law Issues - Taxation - Utilities - Housing - Other miscellaneous issues as appropriate Type III Services will be provided on the following - Debt Advice - Social Security Benefits Advice - Housing Advice. This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or AC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363122 | | 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 | 14 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 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 | 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 - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363122 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363122&idx=1 14th August 2019 - This document contains relevant information relating to the background and market testing exercise. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363122 Information request of Advice Service for Aberdeenshire Council - This request for information aims to determine the market for the provision of advice services which can support Aberdeenshire Council. The exercise is intended to allow interested organisations, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or Aberdeenshire Council ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=594357 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594357.json.