--- title: "Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-31" --- # Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305.json) ## Summary The Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service" as part of its planning stage. This service aims to provide vital advice and information to the public regarding Self-Directed Support options under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The anticipated value of this contract is £1,360,000, and the delivery location is Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. Interested providers should note that they must express their interest by submitting a brief outline of their capabilities to the contact person Claire Scott by 15 June 2022, with the next important communication opportunity scheduled for 30 December 2022. This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services, advisory roles, or legal and payroll provisions for care packages. Companies with experience in delivering similar support services and those equipped to develop Individual Service Funds will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with Aberdeenshire Council during this planning phase can enhance market position and lead to potential partnerships or contracts upon the launch of an open tender. ## Notice The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service will include: - a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes - the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them - participation where requested in the support planning process - assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support - an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450035 | | 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 | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Dec 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,360,000 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 31 May 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450035 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY450035 Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695305 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695305 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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