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Partners in Advocacy

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council, based in Dundee, UK, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Partners in Advocacy," focusing on social care services. The initiative centres around providing an independent advocacy service for children and young people up to the age of 21 years residing in Dundee. The procurement, classified under the social care industry category, utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its specialist service provision. This contract was awarded with a total value of £68,300 GBP and was signed on 1st April 2024. The process has now reached the award stage, with future operations to be conducted by Partners in Advocacy, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by offering a crucial service to vulnerable groups within the Dundee area. Businesses with expertise in social care, especially those specialising in advocacy and support for children and young people, can benefit from similar future contracts. Organisations possessing a track record of delivering specialised services would be well-suited to compete in this domain, enabling them to leverage their competencies to deliver impactful support to local communities while expanding their service footprint. Despite the limited procurement approach for this specific contract, understanding the criteria and rationale could aid businesses in preparing for similar opportunities where continuity and specialist provision are key.

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Notice Title

Partners in Advocacy

Notice Description

an independent advocacy service for children and young people up to the age of 21 years who live in Dundee

Lot Information

Lot 1

an independent advocacy service for children and young people up to the age of 21 years who live in Dundee

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806512
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536344
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
£68,300 Under £100K

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

PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY

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