--- title: "Tackling Depopulation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-04" --- # Tackling Depopulation Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement contract titled "Tackling Depopulation." The project focuses on addressing population changes through direct and indirect interaction with community groups, individuals, and organisations. Situated in Dumfries and Galloway (region UKM92), the procurement process involves general public services and is expected to commence with notice on 1st November 2024. The estimated value of the tender is £50,000, and it aims to engage various stakeholders to understand and address issues related to depopulation. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community outreach, social research, and public service planning. Companies with expertise in conducting population studies, community engagement, and analytics would find this project particularly suitable. Additionally, firms providing consulting services to local authorities and those experienced in handling similar public service contracts are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the council's initiatives could lead to further business growth and the possibility of future collaborations with local authorities. ## Notice Direct and indirect interaction with Community groups, individuals and organisations. This will help understand issues relating to depopulation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Knowledge at a local level of population changes, this will include towns, villages, coastal, rural, postcodes etc Full review of known population drivers and an assessment of the impact they could have on the region. This should include potential investment value, potential impact and where in the region they will benefit. Case studies and evidence of successful population interventions which can apply to Dumfries and Galloway Understanding of the impact on statutory services across the Council area and the workforce required. Full understanding of which organisations have the ability to influence the population change, this should include statutory bodies across Scotland and UK. evelop a greater understanding of the effect of current issues affecting local population sustainability, to ensure the best possible impact of future interventions. D&G Outcome Expectations Information is available from tabletop research, data and information provided by Dumfries and Galloway Council and information from Themes One, Two and Four. Direct engagement with Communities at identified locations across Dumfries. Direct and indirect interactions with individuals, community groups, and organisations Public Meetings and Forums, Surveys and Questionnaires, Focus Groups, Online Platforms, Social Media and Digital tools to reach a wider audience and facilitate ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515559 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 30196100 - Meeting planners - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515559 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515559 Tackling Depopulation - Direct and indirect interaction with Community groups, individuals and organisations. This will help understand issues relating to depopulation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779763 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779763.json.