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title: "Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800162"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800162

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board completed a procurement process for a project aimed at enhancing knowledge about the experiences of ethnic minority employees within the NHS in this region. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, with the specific industry focus on health. The project, titled "Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees", is located in Dumfries and Galloway, identified by the region code UKM92. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Sleeping Giants, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 7th July 2025. This process involved electronic submissions, with the bid opening taking place on 9th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses keen on driving meaningful cultural change within healthcare settings, particularly those with expertise in sociocultural research and community engagement. Organisations that specialise in consulting, research, or training within the health sector, and have a focus on inclusion and diversity, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. This project underscores the NHS's commitment to fostering a more inclusive work environment, thereby allowing businesses with innovative solutions in these sectors to expand their influence and showcase their expertise in contributing to transformative initiatives.

## Notice

NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534028 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500 |
| Lots value | £18,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4AP |
| 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 | SLEEPING GIANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534028
- 29 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531360

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531360&idx=1
  29th May 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531360
  Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway - NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534028
  Project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of ethnic minority employees working within NHS Dumfries and Galloway - NHS Dumfries and Galloway are seeking quotations to support us to meet the aims of a funded research project to increase knowledge and understanding of the experiences of staff from ethnic minority communities working across Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway in order to effect meaningful cultural change. The project will enable those with lived experience to have a direct voice to influence change, resulting in long lasting positive outcomes for ethnic minority staff across the workforce.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsdg.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800162
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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