---
title: "Representation and Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042bad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042bad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-09"
---

# Representation and Engagement

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042bad

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council initiated a tender process for the contract titled "Representation and Engagement" in the services category for providing representation and engagement of protected characteristics and the wider third sector. Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway was awarded the contract worth £402,300 on September 15, 2023. This procurement process involved the participation of various organisations such as DGVoice, LGBT Plus, and Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in social work and related services, especially those focusing on diversity, inclusivity, and representation of protected characteristics. Businesses interested in providing services for community engagement and social work initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive environment in Dumfries and Galloway would be well-suited to compete. The contract aims to support partner organisations in fostering diversity and inclusivity, making the region a safer and more inclusive place for all.

## Notice

This contract is for providing representation and engagement of protected characteristics and the wider third sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for a Service providing representation and engagement of protected characteristics and the wider third sector. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000649-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £402,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRD SECTOR DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2024 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000649-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744938
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

## Provenance

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