--- title: "Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership - Assertive Outreach Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-28" --- # Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership - Assertive Outreach Service Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Aberdeen City Council is currently at the planning stage for the "Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership - Assertive Outreach Service". This service aims to support individuals in high-risk groups dealing with problematic drug and alcohol use, with a focus on trauma-informed responses and basic support. Set to operate from 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2028, with an option for a one-year extension, the estimated value is £86,605 per annum. The service falls under the general public services category, with delivery located in Aberdeen City (UKM50) and classified under CPV code 85000000. Interested parties must submit their notes of interest by Monday, 12 May 2025, as per the published notice communication. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in health and social care services, especially those experienced in dealing with high-risk and hard-to-reach populations. Enterprises that specialise in trauma-informed care and outreach programs will find this procurement appealing, as it aligns with skills in managing cases that involve high-risk individuals due to drug-related harm. By securing this contract, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio in public service delivery but also contribute to crucial community support initiatives in Aberdeen City, potentially expanding their influence and service capabilities in the region. ## Notice The Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership requires the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service for people requiring support for problematic drug and alcohol use in identified high-risk groups. This service will focus on providing trauma informed responses and basic support for individuals who have been assessed as high risk. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership requires the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service for people requiring support for problematic drug and alcohol use in identified high-risk groups. This service will be part of a bespoke Assertive Outreach service to allow Aberdeen City ADP to respond to non-fatal overdose and people identified at high risk of drug related harm. The service is commissioned specifically to support the Assertive Outreach Coordinator who will operationally manage and coordinate the service. This service will focus on providing trauma informed responses and basic support for individuals who have been assessed as high risk. Assertive Outreach is a persistent and purposeful approach used to engage with individuals who do not present to, or have difficulties engaging with housing, homelessness, or health and social care services. This approach is particularly effective for people who are isolated, alienated, unwell, or disabled, and who are unable or unwilling to attend services and keep appointments It is estimated that the contract would run from 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2028 with a one year potential extension. The estimated contract value would be 86605 GDP per year.. This notice is designed to test market interest and capability to deliver this service, it is not a call for competition. If there are sufficient capable providers interested in this opportunity an appropriate procurement activity will be undertaken at a later date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529072 | | 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 | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,850 | | 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 | 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 - 28 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529072 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529072&idx=1 28th April 2025 - Aberdeen ADP Assertive Outreach Service Note of Interest - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529072 Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership - Assertive Outreach Service - The Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership requires the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service for people requiring support for problematic drug and alcohol use in identified high-risk groups. This service will focus on providing trauma informed responses and basic support for individuals who have been assessed as high risk. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797098 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000797098. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797098.json.