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DIAS Advocacy - WFWF

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DIAS Advocacy - WFWF" contract, facilitated by Dundee City Council, falls within the social care services category and is under the oversight of the council based in Dundee, UK. This contract pertains to the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund and has reached the contract award stage. The procurement was carried out through a limited method, specifically selected to bypass prior publication of a call for competition. This decision was made to ensure that the bids met necessary criteria via a rigorous screening process. The contract, valued at £98,707, was signed on 1st April 2023 and is set to last for three years, with opportunities for extensions beyond the initial term ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within or seeking to expand into social care services, particularly those interested in enhancing family wellbeing initiatives. As the contract has been awarded to The Yard Adventure Centre, a large-scale supplier located in Edinburgh, other businesses in the social care sector can consider positioning themselves for similar opportunities in future procurement rounds. Enterprises offering innovative, criterion-fulfilling solutions in family wellbeing stand to benefit by aligning their capabilities with the demands and goals outlined by public sector bodies such as Dundee City Council.

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Notice Title

DIAS Advocacy - WFWF

Notice Description

Whole Family Wellbeing Fund

Procurement Information

BIDS were made for funding available, BIDS were then screened and scored from a Steering Group to ensure criteria was met. BIDS were then awarded. Contracts are then monitored every 6 months to ensure outcomes are delivered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806593
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536429
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,707 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20232 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

THE YARD ADVENTURE CENTRE

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