Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
UK
Contact person: Sean Watson
Telephone: +44 1467539600
E-mail: sean.watson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
2026 Aberdeenshire Dementia Service - Holistic & Community Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate holistic
and community support services to support Service Users within North, South
and Central Aberdeenshire.
Holistic Support:
Information, advice and support will be provided for Service Users throughout Aberdeenshire with signposting to advice and support for their carers offered.
Services provided will be flexible and respond to the needs of Service Users.
The Service Provider will ensure the safety of the Service User in daily living through continuous prompting and advice.
Interaction with appropriate groups and individuals in the community will be encouraged.
The Service Provider will endeavour to raise general awareness of dementia amongst professional workers and the general public and promote the development of dementia friendly communities across the region.
The Service Provider will establish and maintain clear communication channels with the public, partners, and colleagues, sharing relevant information, and will advertise all events widely throughout Aberdeenshire.
Developments in knowledge and learning will be shared with all relevant professionals and service users as appropriate.
Community Support:
A community development programme will be provided for Service Users.
The Service provider will establish, facilitate and support self-help groups in
North, South and Central Aberdeenshire.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
417 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of suitable and adequate holistic and community support services to support Service Users within North, South and Central Aberdeenshire.
Holistic Support:
Information, advice and support will be provided for Service Users throughout Aberdeenshire with signposting to advice and support for their carers offered. Services provided will be flexible and respond to the needs of Service Users. The Service Provider will ensure the safety of the Service User in daily living through continuous prompting and advice. Interaction with appropriate groups and individuals in the community will be encouraged. The Service Provider will endeavour to raise general awareness of dementia amongst professional workers and the general public and promote the development of dementia friendly communities across the region. The Service Provider will establish and maintain clear communication channels with the public, partners, and colleagues, sharing relevant information and will advertise all events widely throughout Aberdeenshire. Developments in knowledge and learning will be shared with all relevant professionals and service users as appropriate.
Community Support:
A community development programme will be provided for Service Users and the service provider will establish, facilitate and support self-help groups in North, South and Central Aberdeenshire.
The Service Provider is responsible for: providing Service Users with information regarding the Services provided, which must include a complaints procedure. Ensuring that if any Service Users have difficulty in expressing their views, the Service Provider will make sure they have access to information to enable them to secure the services of an advocate to represent them. The Service Provider is under no obligation to find such representatives but will allow representatives to work with Service Users should this be their wish.
II.2.14) Additional information
Aberdeenshire Council may require the service specification to be amended to meet its requirements over the duration of the contract; and
in response to changes in legislation and statutory guidance or where outcomes demonstrate the benefits of an amendment or in the event of
additional funding being made available for service development from other sources (including the Scottish Government).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/10/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This contract will be for 3 years with the option of an additional 1 year extension.
Annual contract value will be approximately 105000 GBP.
Commencement of this contract will be July 2027.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=842180.
(SC Ref:842180)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/09/2026