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Dundee Independent Advocacy Support (DIAS)

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has successfully completed the award stage of its procurement process for the Dundee Independent Advocacy Support (DIAS), located in Dundee, classified under the social care sector. The contract, with a procurement ID of HSCP/2425/27, was signed on 1st April 2024, and valued at £335,184. The award method was limited, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition due to a previously awarded contract for specialist service provision. This citizen and professional advocacy service caters to adults living in Dundee, providing both paid and volunteer assistance.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the advocacy, social services, and care sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which are encouraged to engage with similar projects. DIAS, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies how local SMEs can leverage their expertise in delivering specialist services to secure public sector contracts. Companies involved in advocacy services, especially those offering unique or specialised service provision, could benefit from similar future opportunities within Dundee or broader UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dundee Independent Advocacy Support (DIAS)

Notice Description

An independent citizen and professional (paid and volunteer) advocacy service for adults (aged 21-65 years) who live in Dundee. An independent issue based (professional and collective) service for adults (aged 65 years +)

Lot Information

Lot 1

An independent citizen and professional (paid and volunteer) advocacy service for adults (aged 21-65 years) who live in Dundee. An independent issue based (professional and collective) service for adults (aged 65 years +)

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806522
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536354
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
SME

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
£335,184 £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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DIAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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