--- title: "Community Supports" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Community Supports Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is the buying organisation for the contract titled "Community Supports," aimed at providing vital services for older residents in Dumfries and Galloway. This contract is classified under the 'services' category and was awarded as part of a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically under the Public Contracts Scotland Light Touch Regime for Health and Social Care Services. The contract was signed on 1 October 2021, with a total value of £546,840. The council will oversee the delivery of essential household support and grocery shopping delivery services for individuals aged over 65, enhancing their ability to live independently within the community. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those focused on health and social care. Companies experienced in providing logistical support, support for the elderly, or grocery delivery services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the demand for services aimed at supporting vulnerable populations continues to rise, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and a strong understanding of community needs will find attractive prospects for growth in this sector. ## Notice This contract is to provide community supports including regular shopping delivery service and household support through assistance with household tasks for people over the age of 65 who are unable to carry out the tasks independently. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is being awarded under the Light Touch Regime for a community supports contract. This procurement will support vulnerable older people across Dumfries and Galloway to enable them to remain independent and be able to live in their own homes, or in a home setting in their community, for as long as possible. To provide: -Regular delivery of grocery shopping to older people who are over the age of 65, residents in Dumfries and Galloway, no longer able to do their own shopping through age, frailty, ill health or disability. -Provide additional household support through assistance with small repairs and household tasks to older people over the age of 65 across the region who are no longer able to do these tasks through age, frailty, ill health, disability or without support. ### Procurement Information This contract is awarded under the Public Contracts Scotland Light Touch Regime for Health and Social Care Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438692 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £546,840 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE FOOD TRAIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438692 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438692 Community Supports - This contract is to provide community supports including regular shopping delivery service and household support through assistance with household tasks for people over the age of 65 who are unable to carry out the tasks independently. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679006 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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