Award

Penumbra - Hope Point

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Penumbra - Hope Point," was conducted by Dundee City Council, focusing on the social care sector within Dundee, UK. This contracting process is part of the award stage, having transitioned from an initiation through tender. The procurement approach was specifically tailored with limited competition, relying on an ongoing contract for specialist service provision without prior publication of a competitive call. The award was completed with a contract signed on 1st April 2024, amounting to £572,263 GBP. This procurement falls within the services industry category and was predominately awarded to the large-scale firm Penumbra. Key details include the procurement method rationale classified as outside the scope directive requirements and the main CPV classification code designated as 85310000.

This procurement opportunity represents a substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in community wellbeing and social care services. Firms with experience in providing specialist service provisions such as community centres may find similar tenders well-suited for their expertise. The limited competition arrangement indicates opportunities for businesses already recognised in providing unique, high-quality solutions tailored to public sector needs. Engaging with Dundee City Council and similar regional authorities can prove advantageous for firms aiming to expand their market presence in areas requiring expert knowledge and specialised services.

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Notice Title

Penumbra - Hope Point

Notice Description

Community Wellbeing Centre

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536373
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
£572,263 £500K-£1M

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

PENUMBRA

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