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title: "2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745951"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-15"
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# 2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745951

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has awarded the procurement contract titled "2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People" in the industry category of general public services. The project focuses on providing outcome-focused support and activities for children and young people with additional support needs throughout Aberdeenshire. The procurement process initiated in September 2023 reached the awarding stage, with contracts signed on 14 January 2025. This three-year contract offers an option to extend by up to 24 months, with an annual value of GBP 292,000 and a maximum budget of GBP 1,460,000, including the extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the services will be delivered across Aberdeenshire under the UKM50 region.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses involved in care and social services, particularly those that can provide flexible, needs-led support that aligns with the GIRFEC principles and children's rights. SMEs like Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, Support and Social Care Network Ltd, Newcross Healthcare Solutions Ltd, Crossroads Caring Scotland, Enable Scotland, and Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland have been identified as suitable providers, evidencing the SME-friendly nature of this contract. Businesses with capabilities in providing measurable support outcomes, fostering independence among young people, and offering meaningful respite options for families stand to benefit significantly from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months The annual contract value is GBP 292000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension) is GBP 1460000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The aims of the care at home service are: -To support children, young people, and their families to achieve the outcomes identified in the child's plan. -To deliver services which are aligned to the GIRFEC principles and values and children's rights. -To offer a flexible, needs led service throughout Aberdeenshire which is underpinned by children's rights and The Promise. -To promote independence by developing life skills and social skills in the children and young people. -To provide a service which is tailored to the child/young person's ability rather than chronological age. -To meet the outcomes specified in the child and young person's assessment measured using SHANARRI indicators. -To provide meaningful respite and short breaks opportunities for the children and young people and parents/carers. -To maximise the use of existing community facilities and services to meet the identified outcomes. -To provide appropriate activities which contribute towards a successful transition to adult services. -To provide consistent communication that will ensure parents/carers have clear expectations of what the service can provide.. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months. The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension i.e., five years) is GBP1460000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521855 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,460,000 |
| Lots value | £1,460,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £876,000 |

## 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY NORTH SCOTLAND; CROSSROADS CARING SCOTLAND; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND; NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521855
- 29 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489431

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489431
  2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521855
  2023 - Aberdeenshire - Care at Home Services for Children and Young People - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of care at home services which provide outcome focused support and activities for children and young people who have additional support needs, in response to the below strategic priorities. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months The annual contract value is GBP 292000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension) is GBP 1460000

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745951

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