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Awarded contract

Assertive Outreach Service

Details

Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Supplier(s)
Alcohol and Drugs Action
Value
£259,815
Topic
Health and social work services
Published
1 October 2026
Source
uk:public_contracts_scotland

Tender description

Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership require the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service. Lot 1: The Assertive Outreach service ensures a persistent and purposeful approach is used to engage with individuals who do not present to, or have difficulties engaging with housing, homelessness, or health and social care services. This approach is particularly effective for people who are isolated, alienated, unwell, or disabled, and who are unable or unwilling to attend services and keep appointments In the context of Assertive Outreach, 'assertive' means being proactive and persistent in efforts to engage with individuals. It involves: - Persistent efforts to locate and engage with individuals in their own space and at their own pace. - Providing persistent practical assistance and support to help individuals’ access services and make informed choices. - Employing a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to build trust and rapport with individuals.

Timeline

  1. Award date16 April 2026
  2. Award published1 October 2026
    Current notice

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.

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  • 85000000 · Health and social work services

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