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Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the tender process for the "Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements" project in Dumfries (UKM92 region). The contract, awarded on 22nd July 2024, aims to support twenty individuals under MAPPA across employability pipeline stages 1-5, with an emphasis on overcoming barriers related to complex offences. Utilizing a limited procurement method, this service falls under general public services, specifically for the local authority sector. Apex Scotland was selected as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £80,000. The procurement falls outside the directive's scope under the Light Touch Regime for social and community services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in social and community services, particularly those experienced in support and rehabilitation programs. Companies with competencies in employability services, job preparation, barrier removal, and collaboration with employers regarding sensitive backgrounds are well-suited to this tender. Collaboration opportunities with regional public services and engaging in community support projects can foster growth, reputation enhancement, and operational expansion for firms within this industry. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to build connections and deliver valuable services contributing to public and social welfare.

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Notice Title

Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Notice Description

Support for individuals who are under Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). The service will support 20 individuals accessing the services at stages 1-5 of the employability pipeline where perceived complex offences impact access to employers/jobs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Councils Employability Partnership required a suitably identified provider to deliver a MAPPA service in Dumfries and Galloway. The Lead Practitioner will complete registration forms, action plans, barrier removal, signpost, liaise with DWP and Justice Social Work. They will undertake all the employment preparation activities, C.V., relevance of convictions, job interview skills, disclosure letter and how best to disclose to prospective employers. Training will also be undertaken including CSCS, First Aid, manual Handling, PAT Testing and Food Hygiene. The Employer Liaison Practitioner will discuss suitable careers, appropriate work placement and volunteer opportunities. They will also start to build relationships with local employers around employing people with a sexual conviction. Participants will: - successfully complete programme of support - complete disclosure letter and understand their relevance of convictions. - gain accredited qualifications. -undertake voluntary or work placement when appropriate. - gain employment/self-employment.

Options: 1 year with 1 optional extension year at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Procurement Information

Under the Light Touch Regime for other social and community services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796019
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528094
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Scott Greer
Contact Email
scott.greer@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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