Dundee Bairns - WFWF

Dundee City Council has successfully completed its procurement process for the "Dundee Bairns - WFWF" project under the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund. The project falls under the services category and focuses on social care, specifically targeted at the Children's and Families Service. The award was concluded on 1st April 2023, after screening and evaluating bids through a Steering Group.

The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This initiative is situated in Dundee, within the UKM71 region, and runs for a period of three years, with an option for extension, ending on 31st March 2026. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given that Dundee Bairns, an SME, was the successful supplier.

Businesses that can align themselves with the goals of family wellbeing and social services in a regional context stand to benefit. The process featured a competitive landscape with 12 submitted bids, including three from SMEs, reflecting the viability and potential growth for similar-sized firms seeking to engage in local authority-driven projects. This endeavor emphasizes the importance of fulfilling community-focused care initiatives and offers a chance for businesses to enhance their portfolio by delivering consistent and impactful social care services.