DUNDEE VOLUNTEER AND VOLUNTARY ACTION LIMITED - Social Inclusion

Dundee City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Social Inclusion and Third Sector Capacity Building Services to Dundee Voluntary Action. The procurement process, identified by tender ID HSCP/2425/31, is classified under the Social Care category and was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication due to its nature as a specialist service contract. The contract, valued at £404,405, was signed on 1st April 2024, focusing on service delivery within the Dundee region (UKM71).

The final procurement stage was the Award phase, confirming the contract's active status. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with expertise in social inclusion and community support frameworks. Companies with a focus on third sector capacity building and those operating within or near Dundee would be well-positioned to engage with such procurement opportunities.

The tender attracted interest from small and medium-sized enterprises, suggesting that similar organisations may find competitive potential in future developments within this sector. The contract exemplifies how local authorities like Dundee City Council engage with specialist service providers to ensure targeted social improvements.