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title: "Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822899"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822899

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process, titled "Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)." This opportunity is in the planning stage and targets the services industry. The tender allows providers to access several council-owned buildings in central and north Aberdeenshire, specifically in locations such as Ellon and Macduff. Interested parties should submit their notes of interest by 19th February 2026, with the potential for immediate entry after legal formalities. Key dates include the planned communication of the outcome of these interests by 26th February 2026 and a future formal notice expected on 20th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in skills development, training, and social care services. Businesses that are adaptable and able to offer flexible service models, such as those tailored to learning disabilities and mental health, will find this opportunity well-suited to their growth plans. The six-year lease terms, with annual break clauses, provide long-term stability, while the potential for Small Business Bonus Relief ensures additional financial viability. Businesses capable of engaging local communities and fostering partnerships with social work teams stand to benefit the most from this procurement, making it an attractive prospect for growth and community integration.

## Notice

Opportunities have arisen for providers to access a number of Aberdeenshire council buildings. These buildings would be available to deliver a flexible model of service, for example skills development, training opportunities, or a day service model.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Opportunities have arisen for providers to access a number of Aberdeenshire council buildings. These buildings would be available to deliver a flexible model of service, for example skills development, training opportunities, or a day service model. The 5 available properties are in central and north Aberdeenshire are in the following locations: 1. Unit 9, Castle Park Industrial Estate, Ellon, AB41 9RF (Formerly Can do) - GBP 17,500 per annum (Rateable Value = GBP 11.500 25/26, proposed rateable value 26/27 GBP 11,750) 2. C/o Pitscurry Project, Whiteford, AB51 5DY (Formerly Buzzard Cafe) - GBP1 0,000 per annum (Rateable Value = GBP 16.525 25/26, proposed rateable value 26/27 GBP 16,000) 3. Unit 11 - 16, Macduff Industrial Estate, Old Gamrie Road, Macduff, AB44 1GD (Formerly Beat) (Rateable Value = GBP 18,000 25/26, proposed rateable value 26/27 GBP 21,750) Note: Legal fees GBP 567 + Vat Providers to be able to offer services to a variety of clients groups including but not limited to Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. Full inventory of equipment available on request. Please take note there is no commitment from Aberdeenshire Council to commission services. The skills development, training opportunities, or day services could be offered under SDS options 1 and 2 and for those who have a Training and Skills contract services could be offered under option 3. Providers would be encouraged to remain in contact with local Social Work Teams and advertise services available. Additional Information - Lease terms 6 years (annual break with 4months notice with 1 year or 15% charge). Flexible on duration, if required. - Business opening times will be agreed. - The Uniform Business Rate for the year 2025/2026 is 49.8 p in the GBP. Please note that tenants may qualify for Small Business Bonus Relief. - Immediate entry is available, upon completion of legal formalities. - Please express any notes of interest by 19th February 2026 For properties 1 and 2: Vicky Henderson - Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Manager (Central Aberdeenshire) vicky.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk For Properties 3,4 and 5: Ryan McGregor - Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Manager (North Aberdeenshire) ryan.mcgregor@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Please provide a 1page note of interest to the relevant person that includes the following information: - How do you plan to develop the building, and what type of service are you offering from the building? - What is the model of service you will be providing? i.e days, times, length of sessions, and to whom, etc - How will this benefit and outcomes for those you support? - When would you be able to commence this service? - How would you envisage working within the local communities? - How will you promote your service within your local communities and establish and/or maintain links with your local social work teams?. Process: - If you require any further information prior to submitting your note of interest, please contact the relevant MH & LD Service Manager - All notes of interest will be considered and any additional information required will be requested after the closing date - The outcome of your note of interest will be shared with you by 26th February 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548938 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548938

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548938
  Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services) - Opportunities have arisen for providers to access a number of Aberdeenshire council buildings. These buildings would be available to deliver a flexible model of service, for example skills development, training opportunities, or a day service model.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822899
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822899

## Provenance

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