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Hillcrest Futures

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Hillcrest Futures" was conducted by Dundee City Council, located in Dundee, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of social care services and is situated specifically within the Dundee area. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st April 2024. The limited procurement method used was a contract awarded without prior publication, which involved the supplier, Hillcrest. The value of the contract amounts to £81,885. The main goal of this project was to launch the Futures Project, a pre-employment initiative targeting the reduction of homelessness risk through employment opportunities.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, especially those focusing on pre-employment and homelessness reduction projects. Organisations similar in scope and mission to Hillcrest could engage in future contracts of this nature, benefiting from collaborations with local authorities like Dundee City Council. As this procurement was not open to competitive bidding initially, it demonstrates the potential for businesses to secure similar rolling contracts through establishing partnerships and showcasing relevant expertise and experience in specific service areas.

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Notice Title

Hillcrest Futures

Notice Description

Futures Project - a pre-employment project that aims to reduce someone's risk of homelessness through moving them towards employment and out of poverty

Lot Information

Lot 1

Futures Project - a pre-employment project that aims to reduce someone's risk of homelessness through moving them towards employment and out of poverty

Procurement Information

contract previously awarded, currently on rolling contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535866
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
£81,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HILLCREST

Contact Name
Maureen McGlone
Contact Email
customerservice@hillcrest.org.uk, maureen.mcglone@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401, +44 3001232640

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Lochee
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILLCREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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