Award

Cornerstone

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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

Dundee City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Cornerstone" related to the provision of Housing Support and Care at Home Services for adults with learning disabilities in Dundee. This procurement falls under the social care category and involves a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £3,456,747, was signed on 1st April 2024 and is currently active. This procurement process is classified under CPV code 85300000, a main category for services. Dundee City Council served as the central purchasing body, coordinating this process from their offices in Dundee, under the contact point Jennifer McDonald.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those experienced in providing specialised support for adults with learning disabilities. Given the nature of the direct award, businesses with existing relationships or those capable of delivering niche, high-quality services with an established track record in compliance and service delivery standards in the UK may find similar opportunities advantageous in the future. The procurement method indicates a strategic continuation of service by the awardee, Cornerstone, suggesting a stable and long-term business relationship that similarly positioned companies might target for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cornerstone

Notice Description

Housing Support /Care at Home Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Housing Support /Care at Home Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806645
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536454
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

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
£3,456,747 £1M-£10M

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

CORNERSTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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