2023 Alcohol and Drugs Support Service - Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drug Partnership along with colleagues from the Health and Social Care Partnership, Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian require a drug and alcohol support service
Procurement Purpose
Aberdeen City Council (the "Council") is seeking to procure an experienced, dynamic and innovative strategic partner to form a long-term joint venture with the Council (the "Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub Strategic Partnership"), in order to secure substantial low carbon infrastructure investment and delivery capability in support of the City's Hydrogen Hub and Net Zero Vision. As part of its role in the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub Strategic Partnership, the strategic partner will be expected to provide finance and investment for the opportunity and competent resources including scoping, design, procurement, project management, implementation, delivery, operation, maintenance, commercial support and technical expertise. Phase 1 will include the procurement of a hydrogen production facility for public sector consumption of a resilient, cost effective supply of green hydrogen on a commercial basis to support both existing and proposed transport projects. Phase 2 envisages supply to larger volume utilisation hydrogen vehicles such as rail, freight and marine. Phase 3 will involve the supply of hydrogen for heat and export.
The joint venture will enter into a Hydrogen Supply Framework Agreement with the Council for an initial period of 10 years with two subsequent optional extensions of 5 years each. This agreement will set out the terms upon which the joint venture will supply hydrogen to the Council during Phase 1, and develop proposals for delivery of hydrogen to the Council during Phases 2 and 3. The Hydrogen Supply Framework Agreement will also set out the terms upon which Non ACC Contracting Authorities will be permitted to call-off hydrogen supplies under the framework agreement.
The Council has agreed in principle to fund 19.4 million GDP from its Capital Programme as investment in the Hydrogen Energy Partnership. The form of investment by the Council into the joint venture will be the subject of dialogue and subject to meeting subsidy control requirements.
PROVISION and OPERATION of an eBIKE HIRE SCHEME IN ABERDEEN
Aberdeen City Council is seeking for the provision and operation of an eBike hire scheme in Aberdeen with a start-off minimum fleet size of no less than 200 (two hundred) eBikes.
2023 - Aberdeen City - Whole Family Support Services
Aberdeen City Council is seeking to commission whole family support services.
The aim is to provide a more integrated approach of support provisions to children, young people (0-18 years) and families whose home address is within the Aberdeen City boundary and times when a child is living outside on a temporary basis. To strengthen and coordinate early intervention services to children, young people, and families with the following needs:
-Families exposed to trauma
-Children in conflict with the law
-Children on the edge of care
-Children with disabilities
As part of the stakeholder engagement, those with lived experience were asked to complete a short questionnaire (supported by their services). The themes which were identified as important to those with lived experience included:
-Support Services in community
-Emotional support for parents and children
-Affordable activities for Children
-Financial and practical support
-Support with children who are not attending school
-Early mental health support
-Support with sensory needs and children with neurodiversity/ learning disability
The contract term is for two years with a three-year optional extension (2+1+1+1).
Construction Works Relating to the Refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
The Council intends to regenerate Union Terrace Gardens located within Aberdeen City Centre as part of the Council’s City Centre Master Plan. The rejuvenation of Union Terrace Gardens is one of 22 projects identified within the City Centre Masterplan.
The proposed scheme includes the overall landscape design of the former Victorian gardens, including restoration of key heritage features along with the inclusion of new contemporary landscape features. The scheme also includes a series of new architectural interventions, namely new elevated walkway structures and three new buildings within the setting of the gardens.
Aberdeen City Council requires a Framework of Supported Living Services for people who need support and/or assistance to establish and maintain independent living. These services will be delivered to adults with varying needs who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties or acquired brain injury and those who are experiencing difficulties associated with using drugs and/or alcohol and those with forensic histories.
Multi supplier framework to provide Aberdeen City Council support with delivering their road maintenance requirements. Framework will cover Carriageway resurfacing, Surface Dressing, Footpath Resurfacing, Streetlighting, Drainage and Road Milling and Disposal
Aberdeen City Health & Social Care partnership required a provider to develop and deliver a Discharge to Assess service. The provider who would develop a stand alone team who would work alongside hospital staff to identify individuals who are medically fit to be discharged but require a period of recovery, assessment and enablement in their own home environment. The level of need of these individuals would normally indicate that they would require a care home environment. Following a targeted period of support at home, including overnight support where required, the individual’s need for ongoing support will be assessed and commissioned from existing providers if required.
The Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a service to provide a flexible, responsive and effective independent advocacy service in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities.
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Teaching Agency Services
The Council has a requirement for Teaching Agency Services. Tenderers who are successful on gaining a place on the Framework Agreement shall be expected to provide one or both of the following Services:
Lot 1: Teaching Agency Workers
Lot 2: Sourcing of Teachers for Direct Employment