--- title: "Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-30" --- # Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is in the planning stage of a tender for the "Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway," focusing on general public services within the industry category. This initiative targets the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City and will run for 12 months. The procurement process is planned, with the distinct aim of improving support for children with neurodevelopmental needs, emphasising a strengths-based approach without the need for prior diagnosis. The project seeks third sector partners, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions set for 17 July 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by 4 August 2026. The involvement of various sectors, including health and education, is critical, and the project's value is estimated at £15,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for third sector organisations specialising in child development, education, or healthcare services to collaborate with a local authority to deliver a pioneering pilot programme. Businesses with expertise in multi-agency collaborations, early intervention, and community-based services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in the scheme can facilitate the development of valuable partnerships with public agencies and enhance the potential for influencing broader service delivery improvements within the Aberdeen region, thus stimulating business growth in related sectors. ## Notice The Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is a time limited pilot in the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City. It aims to improve support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs through earlier identification, a neuro affirming strengths based approach, and joined up working across health, education, early years and the third sector. Support will be based on need, without waiting for diagnosis, while reducing pressure on specialist services for diagnosis. The pathway will focus on pre-school to Primary 1 learners, with support based on need rather than diagnosis and delivered through a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach. It will be developed through multi-agency working and co-production with children, young people and families. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aberdeen City Council are seeking third sector partners for the 12 month Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway pilot scheme. The Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is a time limited pilot in the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City. It aims to improve support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs through earlier identification, a neuro affirming strengths based approach, and joined up working across health, education, early years and the third sector. Support will be based on need, without waiting for diagnosis, while reducing pressure on specialist services for diagnosis. The pathway will focus on pre-school to Primary 1 learners, with support based on need rather than diagnosis and delivered through a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach. It will be developed through multi-agency working and co-production with children, young people and families.. The pilot will be for a 12 month period. Potential applicants should complete the attached questionnaire to Jennifer Campbell by 17 July 2026. We will aim to notify applicants of the outcome by 4 August 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559087 | | 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 | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | AB10 1AB | | 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 | George St/Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559087 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN559087&idx=1 30th June 2026 - Commissioning Outline - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN559087&idx=2 30th June 2026 - Commissioning Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559087 Aberdeen City - Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway - The Child Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is a time limited pilot in the Lochside school cluster in Aberdeen City. It aims to improve support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs through earlier identification, a neuro affirming strengths based approach, and joined up working across health, education, early years and the third sector. Support will be based on need, without waiting for diagnosis, while reducing pressure on specialist services for diagnosis. The pathway will focus on pre-school to Primary 1 learners, with support based on need rather than diagnosis and delivered through a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach. It will be developed through multi-agency working and co-production with children, young people and families. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835821 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835821 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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