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title: "2024-Aberdeenshire-Early and Effective Intervention Youth Justice Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000770461"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# 2024-Aberdeenshire-Early and Effective Intervention Youth Justice Service

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770461

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Youth Justice Service to Barnardo's. The contract focuses on general public services and is mainly targeted at children and young people aged 12 to 18 who have come into conflict with the law, with exceptions for younger children in specific circumstances. The service will cover the Aberdeenshire region (UKM50). Key details include an annual contract value of GBP 115,000 and a total potential budget of GBP 575,000 for a five-year term with a 3+2 structure. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract stage is complete as of 14 January 2025, with the contract signed on 19 December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth justice services, particularly those experienced in early intervention and restorative justice approaches. Companies that can deliver effective support services tailored to young people and their families could benefit from this contract. The primary aims include addressing the needs of at-risk youth, engaging their support networks, and providing specific offence-focused support. Businesses equipped to handle such nuanced and sensitive work, especially those with a strong track record of delivering similar services, would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of an Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Youth Justice Service. The service will primarily be for children and young people aged 12 to 18 who have come into conflict with the law and will cover the whole of Aberdeenshire. Consideration may be given to children under the age of 12 in exceptional circumstances, where the needs of the young person are applicable to the service provisions. The annual contract value is GBP 115000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension, i.e., five years) is GBP 575000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of an Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Youth Justice Service. The service will primarily be for children and young people aged 12 to 18 who have come into conflict with the law and will cover the whole of Aberdeenshire. Consideration may be given to children under the age of 12 in exceptional circumstances, where the needs of the young person are applicable to the service provisions. The Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Youth Justice Service will be provided in instances where children and young people aged 12-18 have come into conflict with the law. Referrals will primarily come to the service provider via the Youth Justice Management Unit (YJMU) as a disposal option. Additional referrals may also occur as a disposal option for a low-level diversion. Alternatively, Children's Services can refer to the service provider in instances where low level offence focused work is required. The child or young person will not remain open to Children's Services once referred to the service. This is intended to be a short-term intervention to address the needs of the child or young person. The primary aims of the service are to: Provide an effective early intervention service to address the identified needs of children and young people. Engage with children and young people, their families and the child/young person's network. Undertake specific offence-focused support to children and young people as identified in their assessments. To have an identified time frame for the required intervention work. Employ restorative justice approaches as appropriate.. The estimated value for the contract given above is based on the maximum five year period. The contract is 3+2

Renewal: Two optional 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=JAN521739 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,000 |
| Lots value | £575,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £345,000 |

## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521739
- 25 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508273

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508273
  2024-Aberdeenshire-Early and Effective Intervention Youth Justice Service - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of an Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Youth Justice Service. The service will primarily be for children and young people aged 12 to 18 who have come into conflict with the law and will cover the whole of Aberdeenshire. Consideration may be given to children under the age of 12 in exceptional circumstances, where the needs of the young person are applicable to the service provisions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521739
  2024-Aberdeenshire-Early and Effective Intervention Youth Justice Service - Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of an Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Youth Justice Service. The service will primarily be for children and young people aged 12 to 18 who have come into conflict with the law and will cover the whole of Aberdeenshire. Consideration may be given to children under the age of 12 in exceptional circumstances, where the needs of the young person are applicable to the service provisions. The annual contract value is GBP 115000 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension, i.e., five years) is GBP 575000

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770461
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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