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title: "Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796019"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-10"
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# Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796019

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the tender process for the "Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements" project in Dumfries (UKM92 region). The contract, awarded on 22nd July 2024, aims to support twenty individuals under MAPPA across employability pipeline stages 1-5, with an emphasis on overcoming barriers related to complex offences. Utilizing a limited procurement method, this service falls under general public services, specifically for the local authority sector. Apex Scotland was selected as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £80,000. The procurement falls outside the directive's scope under the Light Touch Regime for social and community services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in social and community services, particularly those experienced in support and rehabilitation programs. Companies with competencies in employability services, job preparation, barrier removal, and collaboration with employers regarding sensitive backgrounds are well-suited to this tender. Collaboration opportunities with regional public services and engaging in community support projects can foster growth, reputation enhancement, and operational expansion for firms within this industry. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to build connections and deliver valuable services contributing to public and social welfare.

## Notice

Support for individuals who are under Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). The service will support 20 individuals accessing the services at stages 1-5 of the employability pipeline where perceived complex offences impact access to employers/jobs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Councils Employability Partnership required a suitably identified provider to deliver a MAPPA service in Dumfries and Galloway. The Lead Practitioner will complete registration forms, action plans, barrier removal, signpost, liaise with DWP and Justice Social Work. They will undertake all the employment preparation activities, C.V., relevance of convictions, job interview skills, disclosure letter and how best to disclose to prospective employers. Training will also be undertaken including CSCS, First Aid, manual Handling, PAT Testing and Food Hygiene. The Employer Liaison Practitioner will discuss suitable careers, appropriate work placement and volunteer opportunities. They will also start to build relationships with local employers around employing people with a sexual conviction. Participants will: - successfully complete programme of support - complete disclosure letter and understand their relevance of convictions. - gain accredited qualifications. -undertake voluntary or work placement when appropriate. - gain employment/self-employment.

Options: 1 year with 1 optional extension year at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council.

### Procurement Information

Under the Light Touch Regime for other social and community services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528094 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 | APEX SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528094

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528094
  Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements - Support for individuals who are under Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). The service will support 20 individuals accessing the services at stages 1-5 of the employability pipeline where perceived complex offences impact access to employers/jobs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796019

## Provenance

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