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Women's Peer Support Programme

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Women's Peer Support Programme" was conducted by The City of Edinburgh Council, aiming to deliver peer support services to women within the justice system. The procurement falls under the general public services and health industry categories and is set in the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The process was in the award stage, culminating in a contract signed on 23rd April 2025. Notably, this procurement adhered to a limited method, awarding a contract without prior publication due to justified urgency, in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The awarded contract ensures continuity of critical support services and minimizes disruption to vulnerable individuals.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and possesses capabilities to collaborate with local councils to support justice-involved women. Organisations experienced in managing health and social service programs or with expertise in supporting individuals with lived experiences may find similar future tenders beneficial for business expansion. Given the direct award nature tailored to meet immediate service needs, companies adept in swiftly mobilizing resources while maintaining quality in service delivery would be exceptionally well-positioned for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Women's Peer Support Programme

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Peer Support for Women in the Justice System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract for the provision of a Peer Support Programme that works with women in the justice system through partnership and in collaboration with the Willow Service, a provision run by the Council. The Peer Support Programme supports women to build lives free from abuse, increasing their confidence and wellbeing, and encourages participation in pro-social activities, while introducing individuals to peers with similar lived experiences through regular group sessions.

Procurement Information

This approach is considered justified and aligned to the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, which states that Public Sector Organisations may award a contract without seeking offers, considering the principles of procurement where relevant. In this instance, there was no suitable supply market that the Council could access within the required timeframe. This method of award will mitigate the risk of a gap in delivery of the services, minimising the impact on the supported individuals. The approach also takes into consideration that a sudden change in provider would not allow for an effective transition which may be disruptive and damage the relationships that have been established previously. This route for award of contract was considered to be in the best of interests of the vulnerable people recieving the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805614
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kyro Grieve
Contact Email
kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH WOMEN'S AID

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