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Royal Voluntary Service

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Dundee City Council for the contract titled "Royal Voluntary Service – Support Your Recovery Service to Help People Return Home from Hospital." The process, registered under ID SEP539121, pertains to the services industry sector, specifically in social care. The contract was awarded without a prior call for competition, adhering to a limited procurement method due to its specialised service nature. The procurement is designated for the region of Dundee, UKM71. Key dates include the contract award date on 1st April 2024, with the contract currently noted as active. The process has been tagged with both 'award' and 'contract' phases, indicating its completion and award status.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the social care sector, specifically those capable of providing recovery and support services to individuals transitioning from hospital care to home. Organisations with expertise in health and social services, particularly those with an understanding of the specific needs of communities in Dundee and a capability to deliver tailored local services, would be well-suited to this contract. The Royal Voluntary Service, a large supplier, successfully secured this contract, emphasizing the scope for similar organisations to participate in future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have also shown interest, as evident from the bids statistics, highlighting an inclusive opportunity for diverse business scales.

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Notice Title

Royal Voluntary Service

Notice Description

Support Your Recovery Service to Help People Return Home from Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support Your Recovery Service to Help People Return Home from Hospital

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539121
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
£54,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 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

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

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

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