Planning

Childrens Home Provision Dumfries and Galloway

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Children's Home Provision in Dumfries and Galloway. This initiative seeks to engage with vendors in the Children's Social Work sector to conduct market research on models of care in children's homes. The council aims to establish up to two children's homes within the region, specifically targeting locations in the West and East of Dumfries and Galloway. The sector is categorized under general public services and services, with CPV classification 85310000. This planning stage began on 16th March 2026, with a future notice scheduled for 11th January 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to provide input on various operational and commercial aspects of running such facilities.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in child social services to influence future service models and potentially secure contracts for managing children’s homes. Companies with expertise in operational requirements, staffing, and financial management within residential care settings would be especially well-suited to contribute to and benefit from this project. By participating in the market research, businesses can position themselves favourably for any subsequent competitive tender processes that may arise once the market insights are incorporated into Dumfries and Galloway Council's final plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Home Provision Dumfries and Galloway

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking market engagement with the Children's Social Work sector to obtain market research on models of care for a 4 bedroom Children's Home. Dumfries and Galloway are currently scoping creation of 1-2 children's homes in Dumfries and Galloway and are seeking organisations who operate children's home to feed into market research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking providers to inform the market research to determine the operating and financial model of two 4 bedroom Children's Homes in Dumfries and Galloway. We are looking to gain information on; Operational requirements within a home; what providers can offer. The staffing compliment for a 4 bed home. Overall high level commercial insight into providing a fully managed service within a Children's Home where the Home is owned and/or leased by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825711
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551740
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551740
    Childrens Home Provision Dumfries and Galloway - Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking market engagement with the Children's Social Work sector to obtain market research on models of care for a 4 bedroom Children's Home. Dumfries and Galloway are currently scoping creation of 1-2 children's homes in Dumfries and Galloway and are seeking organisations who operate children's home to feed into market research.

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