--- title: "Public Social Partnership - Third Sector Social Care Commissions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-19" --- # Public Social Partnership - Third Sector Social Care Commissions Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657aa.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being spearheaded by Dumfries and Galloway Council, focusing on the initiative titled "Public Social Partnership - Third Sector Social Care Commissions" within the Health and Social Work services industry category. This planned procurement, classified under services, seeks to reform social care support provisions in Dumfries and Galloway. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement involves the creation of a Public Social Partnership (PSP), aimed at developing future specifications and piloting services such as Community Support Services, Day Support Services, Carer Support Services, and Mental Health Support Services. The Council is located in Dumfries, UKM92, and further information regarding the formal tendering process is anticipated to be announced by 1 April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for social enterprises and community organisations looking to engage in collaborative frameworks for delivering impactful social care services. By participating, businesses can leverage shared expertise, resources, and responsibilities to co-design and evaluate services with substantial social benefits. Ideal candidates for this tender are organisations experienced in community support, mental health advocacy, carer assistance, or day support initiatives, keen on forming strategic alliances with public sector bodies. This partnership approach not only promises to fortify service delivery but also positions participating businesses for growth by expanding their operational footprint and contributing to the shaping of future social care protocols in the region. ## Notice A Public Social Partnership (PSP) is a collaborative framework in which public sector bodies and social enterprises or community organisations work together to co-design, deliver, and evaluate services with social impact. At the heart of a PSP is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a formal document that defines the partnership's purpose, scope, and the roles and responsibilities of each partner. While an MOU is typically not legally binding, it provides a clear framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and mutual understanding. The MOU would outline the objectives of the partnership, the initiatives and learning to be delivered, and the intended social outcomes. It clarifies how partners will share resources, expertise, and responsibilities, including funding, staffing, and operational support. Governance arrangements would be defined, often including steering committees or advisory groups, as well as processes for decision-making, monitoring, evaluation, and review. Confidentiality, data protection, and dispute resolution mechanisms will be specified, helping to manage risk and maintain trust among all parties. By providing this structured framework, the MOU facilitates collaborative planning, co-production of services, and a shared commitment to social impact, while allowing each organisation to retain its autonomy and legal responsibilities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Current contractual and historic contractual arrangements providing social care support services to Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership are coming to an end. It is anticipated that the future approach to Social Care Supports will be via a Strategic Alliance however, to inform the alliance and contractual arrangements, a decision has been recommended to create a Public Social Partnership to inform future specifications and pilot a number of services. The types of services to be covered by the PSP are: - Community Support Services - Day Support Services - Carer Support Services - Mental Health Support Services Additional information: There will be scope to widen the workstreams and output of the PSP as the PSP progresses. A further PIN will be published within 2026/27 regarding the formal process for tendering a Strategic Alliance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015038-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015038-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824077 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824077 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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