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title: "1617-19 Award of Direct Award for a Housing Support for Care Leavers Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553893"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-30"
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# 1617-19 Award of Direct Award for a Housing Support for Care Leavers Service

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553893

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## Summary

The West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "1617-19 Award of Direct Award for a Housing Support for Care Leavers Service" aimed at providing essential support services for care leavers. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in West Dunbartonshire, with the contract's duration starting from December 1, 2018, to November 30, 2020. The direct award process was initiated as part of the procurement stage, and the total value of the contract is £440,000. The service is designed to assist care leavers in achieving independence, securing accommodation, and maintaining wellbeing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those focusing on support for young adults and vulnerable groups. Companies with expertise in transitional care, counselling, or housing support may find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating a credible track record in facilitating positive outcomes for care leavers. The awarded supplier, Catch Scotland Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully engage in this sector, making it essential for potential bidders to highlight their relevant experience and service capabilities.

## Notice

To provide a support service for Care Leavers and facilitate a smooth transition onto WD Throughcare Service by encouraging positive behaviour and raising aspirations.Service objectives include:* To support each Care Leaver in achieving greater independence* To support each Care Leaver to access and retain appropriate accommodation* To support each Care Leaver in building and maintaining good health and wellbeing* To support each Care Leavers transitional plan and move to a positive destination

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338549 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | FOCHABERS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV32 7LL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CATCH SCOTLAND; P.L.D SMIDDY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 08:47 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338549

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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