Award

Sense Scotland

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process for the contract titled "Sense Scotland" was initiated by Dundee City Council, a regional or local authority based in Dundee. This contract encompasses services for adults with varying support needs, including learning disabilities and/or autism, in the Social Care category. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 85300000, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication due to the specialist nature of the services provided. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st April 2024, and is now active. The primary location for delivering these services is Dundee, within the UKM71 region. The contract holds a total value of £3,985,893 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in adult social care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism. The opportunity is well-suited for established providers capable of delivering specialised services on an ongoing basis, given the rolling nature of the contract. As the procurement was carried out without a call for competition, gaining a foothold may require building strong relationships with authorities like Dundee City Council or exploring future similar opportunities. Large-scale service providers, such as Sense Scotland, who have already secured the contract, demonstrate the potential scope and impact that businesses in this sector can achieve.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sense Scotland

Notice Description

services for adults with a range of support needs including learning disabilities and/or autism

Lot Information

Lot 1

services for adults with a range of support needs including learning disabilities and/or autism

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538428
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
£3,985,893 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 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
Alix Finlayson
Contact Email
alix.finlayson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433691

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

SENSE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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