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title: "Aberdeenshire Debt Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821298"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Aberdeenshire Debt Services

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821298

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## Summary

The procurement process for Aberdeenshire Debt Services was initiated by Aberdeenshire Council to provide comprehensive debt and money advice services to residents across Aberdeenshire. The buying organisation, Aberdeenshire Council, based in Aberdeen (UKM50), sought suppliers through an open procedure for goods under industry categories related to Debt and Money Advice, Welfare Rights, and Income Maximisation. The procurement stage included an active tender with a submission deadline set for 13th February 2026, followed by an award date on the same day. The location for service delivery spans the whole of Aberdeenshire, ensuring coverage for its regional needs.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses that specialise in providing debt advice and financial consulting services. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality confidential debt assistance, utilising diverse methods like face-to-face and digital platforms, and providing outreach services, especially to remote areas, stand well-suited to compete. Companies with expertise in negotiating with creditors and advising on bankruptcy issues or those offering training and support for volunteers would find this contract beneficial in enhancing their portfolio. By supporting Aberdeenshire's Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Partnership, businesses can also contribute towards social impact goals, reinforcing their brand within community-oriented projects.

## Notice

To provide Type I, II and III debt and money advice services to the residents of Aberdeenshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider shall provide at Type I, II as well as Type III which is Advocacy, Representation and Mediation at Tribunal or Court Action Level. As defined by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers Quality Assurance Framework (SNSIAP) 2009) and ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) The service delivered will be accessible to residents across Aberdeenshire by providing them with a modernised service delivery model that shall: Provide impartial high-quality confidential debt advice. Use a variety of service delivery methods including face to face, telephone services and digital platforms. Provide Specialist advice including negotiating with creditors, advice on bankruptcy and the debt arrangement scheme. Provide Outreach advice sessions including home visits to housebound residents, giving priority to those living in remote and rural areas. Provide Recruitment, training and support of volunteers. Provide accurate and consistent responsible advice in a manner that is cost effective, flexible, accountable and accessible. Support the Aberdeenshire Tackling Poverty & Inequalities Partnership to reduce Child Poverty across Aberdeenshire through supplying data of services delivered to families, Deliver quality standards set out in the "Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers: A Quality Assurance Framework 2009" at appropriate levels. Deliver the expectations of the Scottish Government's Common Advice Performance Management Framework (CAPMF)

Renewal: Subject to budget being available and performance measures having been met an extension period is available of 12 months and then a further 12 months after a review of the service has taken place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554835 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | KINCARDINE AND MEARNS CITIZENS ADVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554835
- 23 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547948

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=10
  29th January 2026 - Information & Advice Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=5
  23rd January 2026 - Supplier Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=6
  23rd January 2026 - Variants
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=7
  23rd January 2026 - Contract Management Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=8
  23rd January 2026 - Supplier Participation Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=9
  23rd January 2026 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=1
  23rd January 2026 - Award Questionnaire Debt Advice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=2
  23rd January 2026 - Pricing Schedule Debt Advice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=3
  23rd January 2026 - Certificates & Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547948&idx=4
  23rd January 2026 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547948
  Aberdeenshire Debt Services - To provide Type I, II and III debt and money advice services to the residents of Aberdeenshire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554835
  Aberdeenshire Debt Services - To provide Type I, II and III debt and money advice services to the residents of Aberdeenshire

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821298
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/supplier_help_files.html

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