Representation and Engagement
Details
- Topic
- Social work and related services
- Published
- 2 October 2026
Tender description
This contract is for providing representation and engagement of protected characteristics and the wider third sector within Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 1: This contract is for a local Service providing representation and engagement of protected characteristics and the wider third sector within Dumfries and Galloway. This commission will enable partner organisations to work together towards a Dumfries and Galloway where diversity is respected and celebrated, with everyone feeling safe and included. The Commission will also support Dumfries and Galloway Council to complete Impact Assessments and other Statutory Duties that fall under the Equality Act 2010.. This Prior Information Notice is issued for information gathering and market engagement purposes only. The publication of this notice does not constitute a call for competition, a commitment to commence a procurement process, or a commitment to award any contract. Information gathered through this exercise may be used to inform Procurement strategy.
Timeline
- Completed: Pre-tender published2 October 2026Current notice
About the buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council is the local authority for the Dumfries and Galloway region in south-west Scotland. Tenders are advertised through Public Contracts Scotland, the national portal used by public bodies across Scotland. Larger contracts often route through Scotland Excel framework agreements, the collaborative procurement body owned by Scottish councils. A dedicated procurement team operates from Carruthers House in Dumfries, the council's headquarters. Low-value, low-risk work goes out as direct quotes rather than full tenders, a route aimed at small, local suppliers. Annual procurement performance is reported under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Dumfries and Galloway Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and repair and maintenance.
Relevant CPV codes
- 85300000 · Social work and related services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dumfries-and-galloway-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dumfries-and-galloway-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dumfries-and-galloway-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dumfries-and-galloway-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dumfries-and-galloway-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dumfries-and-galloway-council.gov |
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