--- title: "Criminal Justice - Outreach Support Service & Employability Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-01" --- # Criminal Justice - Outreach Support Service & Employability Service Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915.json) ## Summary The Aberdeen City Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support service and an Employability service. The contract value is estimated at £897,354. The deadline for submission is the 15th of February 2024. The services fall under the main procurement category of services and will be delivered in Aberdeen City. This tender opportunity by the Aberdeen City Council presents a chance for businesses with experience in supporting individuals within the Criminal Justice system. Businesses offering skills-based approaches, employment services, and support for independent living may find this opportunity suitable for growth. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a focus on services and a deadline for submission set at the 15th of February 2024. ## Notice Aberdeen City Council require the provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support service and an Employability service. ### Lot Information Criminal Justice - Outreach Support Service The Service Provider 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.. This is not a call for competition; providers with experience are asked to note an interest in delivering the service. Notes of interest should be submitted before 15/02/24 by email to smelvin@aberdeencity.gov.uk along with a brief narrative detailing relevant examples of equivalent services carried out during the last three years, to evidence experience. Criminal Justice - Employability Service Aberdeen City Council require an Employability service consisting of a skills-based approach for individuals aged 16 and over who are resident in Aberdeen and who are currently receiving a service from Justice Social Work.. This is not a call for competition; Experienced providers are asked to note an interest in delivering the service. Notes of interest should be submitted before 15/02/24 by email to smelvin@aberdeencity.gov.uk along with a brief narrative detailing relevant examples of equivalent services carried out during the last three years, to evidence experience. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497727 | | Notice type | OJEU - F23 - Social and other specific services (Concessions) | | 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 | 1 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £897,354 | | Lots value | £897,354 | | 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 | ABERDEEN CITY 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F23 - Social and other specific services (Concessions) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497727 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497727 Criminal Justice - Outreach Support Service & Employability Service - Aberdeen City Council require the provision of a Criminal Justice Outreach Support service and an Employability service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=756915 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756915 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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