Award

The Inclusion Group

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

Dundee City Council has completed a procurement process for a support and care service at home for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, awarded to The Inclusion Group. This contract is within the social care industry category and is located in Dundee, UK. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it is part of a rolling contract for specialist service provision. The procurement phase has transitioned from tender to award, with the contract status currently active since 1st April 2024. The contract is valued at £1,102,915 GBP, highlighting a significant investment in social care services within the locality.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, to explore future collaborations or partnerships with local authorities like Dundee City Council. Given the nature of this award, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches catering to similar service needs may find this market segment appealing. The procurement strategy implies ongoing opportunities in the field of specialist support services, suggesting further potential for growth and engagement with public sector contracts in this crucial area of social care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Inclusion Group

Notice Description

a Support and Care at Home Service to adults with a learning disability and/or Autism

Lot Information

Lot 1

a Support and Care at Home Service to adults with a learning disability 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-r6ebe6-0000809186
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538430
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

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
£1,102,915 £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

THE INCLUSION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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