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Targeted Care Package Reviews Fully Managed Service

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 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 public procurement process titled "Targeted Care Package Reviews Fully Managed Service." This process seeks to hire a fully managed service to aid in the completion of Adult Social Care Reviews due to significant budget pressures and a shift towards early intervention and strength-based care models. The tender, tagged under the industry category of services, specifically relates to the provision of adult social care assessments and reviews within the region of UKM92, Dumfries. Key details note that this tender process is in a planned stage, with future communications expected by 21st August 2026, and the tender has an expected value of £25,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers experienced in adult social care and capable of delivering quality, performance-oriented solutions. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive care assessments and have a strong system integration and management framework will be well-positioned to compete. The offering calls for expertise in quality assurance, workforce management, and regular performance reporting, making it ideal for organisations that excel in structured service delivery. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating the ability to work with local authorities and manage high-stakes, quality-focused care provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Care Package Reviews Fully Managed Service

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) are going to the market for support with the completion of Adult Social Care Reviews. The service is currently facing significant budget pressures and is in the process of transitioning to early intervention and strength-based care provision models. The service is looking to test alternative care assessment provision and will use this tender to test some of the requirements of future care models.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service Requirement The Council is seeking to understand the market's ability to deliver a fully managed service for adult social care assessments and reviews. The service may include, but is not limited to: Completion of adult social care assessments and reviews. Review and updating of support plans where required. Case screening and prioritisation. Allocation of cases to suitably qualified social workers. Direct day-to-day management of the social work workforce. Full quality assurance of all completed work prior to submission to the Council. Integration with Council systems, processes, templates and expectations. Weekly performance reporting and management information. Regular operational and contract review meetings. Escalation and management of risks, issues and delays. Support with continuous improvement, learning and feedback.. Quality assurance will be a key requirement of any future service. The Council is seeking a provider that can demonstrate a robust and structured approach to quality assurance, ensuring all assessments, reviews and support plans are completed to a consistently high standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560892
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20262 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
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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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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