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Lived Experience and Poverty Stigma Programme

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Lived Experience and Poverty Stigma Programme." This service-oriented procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, with a specific focus on addressing poverty stigma within the region of UKM92, Dumfries. The project, valued at £7,500, aims to engage an organisation to collaborate with the council's 100 Voices group. The endeavour involves developing an ethical methodology for collecting and utilising lived experiences from families affected by poverty to formulate a local poverty stigma toolkit. The planned notice was recently published on 16th July 2026, and the future notice date is set for 21st August 2026, marking further stages in the tender process.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for organisations experienced in service design and co-design with individuals with lived experiences, especially those knowledgeable about poverty stigma. Businesses adept at developing inclusive methodologies and delivering structured service enhancements will find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and drive positive societal impact. The programme's focus on ethical engagement and stigma reduction provides a platform for entities to contribute to significant local social improvements while expanding their footprint in the public sector service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lived Experience and Poverty Stigma Programme

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to commission an organisation to work with their 100 voices group, to establish an ethical and sensitive methodology for seeking the views of those with lived experience. Furthermore, to explore the issues of stigma, the impact it has on families living in poverty across Dumfries and Galloway and to develop a local poverty stigma toolkit with families being supported in our Fairer Futures Partnership (FFP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The organisation should; Have practical experience of Service Design Approaches in service development and improvement Have experience of co-design with individuals who have lived experience Have an awareness of the barriers created by poverty stigma Develop a clear plan of delivery Co-design with our 100 voices, an ethical methodology of gathering and supporting the inclusion of lived experience. The lived experience of families in poverty is key to our approach locally to tackle child poverty, and it's important we get the approach right for those willing to share those experiences with us, and that our practitioners across Dumfries and Galloway have the skills and knowledge to challenge poverty-stigma to reduce the barriers this causes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837704
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560356
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20264 weeks 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
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 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

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