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One Parent Families Scotland

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has completed the contracting process titled "One Parent Families Scotland", focused on providing an advice, information, and support service for lone parents and other families with similar needs in Dundee. This procurement falls under the social care category and was conducted using a limited procurement method, justified by a previously awarded contract for specialist services. The procurement stage reached is Award, with the contract signed on 1st April 2024, and valued at £143,000. The contract was awarded to One Parent Families Scotland, and the delivery location is set in Dundee, within the UKM71 region.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those specialising in support for families. While the procurement method was limited, which suggests a continuation of a rolling contract with a specific supplier, businesses providing niche services could explore collaborative opportunities or future tenders in similar sectors. Companies with expertise in regional social care initiatives may find it beneficial to understand the scope and delivery outlined in this procurement process to enhance their strategic alignment for upcoming opportunities in the Dundee area.

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Notice Title

One Parent Families Scotland

Notice Description

an advice, information and support service for lone parents and their children and other families with similar needs who live in the Dundee area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

an advice, information and support service for lone parents and their children and other families with similar needs who live in the Dundee area.

Procurement Information

contract previously awarded for specialist service provision - monitored and continued on a rolling contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806492
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536333
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 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
Contact Name
Jennifer McDonald
Contact Email
jennifer.mcdonald@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433989

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
TLM Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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