Shared Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Technology Solution

About the buyer

Aberdeen City Council is a local authority responsible for services across Aberdeen and north-east Scotland. Tenders are advertised through Public Contracts Scotland, the national e-tendering portal for the Scottish public sector. The Commercial and Procurement Shared Service buys for Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland councils together. Suppliers register on Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland Tender to view live opportunities. The Positive Procurement Programme, run with Aberdeenshire Council, trains local businesses to bid for contracts. A Joint Procurement Strategy for 2023 to 2026 sets shared priorities across the three councils.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Aberdeen City Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and installation services.