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Dundee Bairns - WFWF

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has successfully completed its procurement process for the "Dundee Bairns - WFWF" project under the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund. The project falls under the services category and focuses on social care, specifically targeted at the Children's and Families Service. The award was concluded on 1st April 2023, after screening and evaluating bids through a Steering Group. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This initiative is situated in Dundee, within the UKM71 region, and runs for a period of three years, with an option for extension, ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given that Dundee Bairns, an SME, was the successful supplier. Businesses that can align themselves with the goals of family wellbeing and social services in a regional context stand to benefit. The process featured a competitive landscape with 12 submitted bids, including three from SMEs, reflecting the viability and potential growth for similar-sized firms seeking to engage in local authority-driven projects. This endeavor emphasizes the importance of fulfilling community-focused care initiatives and offers a chance for businesses to enhance their portfolio by delivering consistent and impactful social care services.

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Notice Title

Dundee Bairns - 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-r6ebe6-0000806596
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536430
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

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
£93,121 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

DUNDEE BAIRNS

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