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Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

29 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board completed a procurement process for a project aimed at enhancing knowledge about the experiences of ethnic minority employees within the NHS in this region. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, with the specific industry focus on health. The project, titled "Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees", is located in Dumfries and Galloway, identified by the region code UKM92. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Sleeping Giants, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 7th July 2025. This process involved electronic submissions, with the bid opening taking place on 9th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses keen on driving meaningful cultural change within healthcare settings, particularly those with expertise in sociocultural research and community engagement. Organisations that specialise in consulting, research, or training within the health sector, and have a focus on inclusion and diversity, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. This project underscores the NHS's commitment to fostering a more inclusive work environment, thereby allowing businesses with innovative solutions in these sectors to expand their influence and showcase their expertise in contributing to transformative initiatives.

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Notice Title

Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Notice Description

NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534028
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4AP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLEEPING GIANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531360
    Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway - NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534028
    Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway - NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.

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