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Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste

Description: Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Waste Compositional Analysis of Household Waste," active as of 21st July 2026, falling under the services category. This contract entails analysing household waste composition across various sites in the Dumfries and Galloway region. The procurement method used is the open procedure, facilitating electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland tendering system. The tender process will conclude on 20th August 2026, with the award period commencing immediately after. The project's estimated value is £70,000, aiming to collate waste data during two phases, summer and winter, over a 330-day contract period.

Stranraer Marina Vision, Brand Development and Digital Presence Commission

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council is progressing the development of the Stranraer Marina Project, a significant investment intended to strengthen Stranraer's position as a destination for recreational boating, tourism, coastal leisure and wider economic growth. The Council is seeking to engage with suitably experienced suppliers capable of supporting the development of a compelling marina brand, vision and communications platform that will help establish the marina's identity prior to opening and support future marketing, investment and visitor attraction activities. This Prior Information Notice is being issued to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity and to invite expressions of interest from organisations with relevant experience and capability.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process geared towards the development of Stranraer Marina, aimed at enhancing its appeal for recreational boating, tourism, and economic growth. The procurement process, titled "Stranraer Marina Vision, Brand Development and Digital Presence Commission," is classified under the services category and targets the creation of a strong brand and marketing presence for the marina. Located in Stranraer, UKM92 region, this initiative is supported by a budget of GBP 40,000. A Prior Information Notice has been published to alert potential suppliers about the forthcoming opportunity, with a future notice date set for 10th August 2026.

George Hotel, Stranraer - Operator Opportunity

Description: The Council is seeking an operator to operate the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer as a leisure, cultural and accommodation facility.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking an operator to manage the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer, which will serve as a leisure, cultural, and accommodation facility. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on commercial property management services. The tender process, initiated as an open procedure, is currently active, and submissions are invited electronically via PCS-Tender. The deadline for submissions is set for 31st August 2026, with the project located in Stranraer, within the UKM92 region. The Council allows bid variants and stresses quality as a significant award criterion alongside price.

George Hotel, Stranraer - Operator Opportunity

Description: The Council is seeking an operator to operate the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer as a leisure, cultural and accommodation facility.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council has initiated an open procedure to identify an operator for the revitalised George Hotel in Stranraer, aiming to establish it as a leisure, cultural, and accommodation hub. The tender is currently in the "active" phase, with submissions being accepted electronically until 31st August 2026 by 12:00 GMT. Interested parties are required to carefully consider the required criteria, which emphasise a combination of quality (70%) and price (30%). The project envisions a dynamic attraction featuring an arts centre, flexible office spaces, an indoor-outdoor climbing facility, and budget-friendly accommodation, enhancing the local tourism appeal near Stranraer's waterfront.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Local Child Poverty Action Plan 2027-2030

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council seek to commission an experienced organisation to support the development of a new three-year Local Child Poverty Action Report (LCPAR) covering the period 2027-2030.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at developing a Local Child Poverty Action Plan for 2027-2030. The council, located in Dumfries, UK (region UKM92), is seeking an experienced organisation to support the creation of this three-year report. This service falls under the industry category "General public services," with a planned communication release date set for 28 August 2026. With an estimated contract value of £30,000, the focus is on addressing child poverty, making this a vital initiative under the public services sector.

Outreach Housing Support Services for Homeless People

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking service providers to deliver high quality outreach housing support service to homeless households and individuals threatened with homelessness as prescribed within Section 32B of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as included by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Housing Support Services (Homelessness) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Outreach Housing Support Services for Homeless People." This initiative falls under the services category, particularly social work services without accommodation as classified under CPV code 85312000. The procurement aims to provide high-quality outreach housing support to homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness throughout the Dumfries and Galloway region, divided into four lots covering both adult and young people’s support services in the east and west areas. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. Interested parties should prepare to engage with the buyer in the upcoming phases after this date.

Creative Community Engagement

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to commission an organisation to provide creative, inspiring and innovative engagement opportunities for families who have lived experience of poverty to creatively express themselves.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Creative Community Engagement," which falls under the general public services industry category. The initiative aims to engage families with lived experience of poverty through creative and innovative means, promoting self-expression and community involvement. The project's activities will take place in the UKM92 region of Dumfries. Set to be initiated with a planned value of £5,000, this service procurement process will progress with further notice expected on 14th August 2026. The direct point of contact for this project is Kieran McClorey, based in Dumfries, with the council functioning as the buying organisation.

Storytelling for Change - Feedback and Participation Innovation

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to commission an organisation to develop unique, engaging and interesting ways of storytelling. Beyond the traditional case study, we seek an organisation to support our work to embed the experience of our families living in poverty at the heart of all we do, by creating innovative ways to showcase their journey to inspire change.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council, a regional or local authority in the UK, is planning a procurement process titled "Storytelling for Change – Feedback and Participation Innovation." The process is at the planning stage with future notices expected by 21st August 2026. The procurement is situated in the UKM92 region, specifically Dumfries, focusing on services within the general public services industry category. The contract's estimated value is £10,000, and the initiative invites organisations to develop innovative storytelling methods that address poverty and support local and national government reporting.

Outreach Housing Support Services for Homeless People

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking service providers to deliver high quality outreach housing support service to homeless households and individuals threatened with homelessness as prescribed within Section 32B of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as included by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Housing Support Services (Homelessness) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council, operating as both the buyer and central purchasing body, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Outreach Housing Support Services for Homeless People." This initiative falls under the general public services category, specifically targeting services for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The procurement is scheduled to move towards tender notification by 1st September 2026, with the goal of providing high-quality outreach housing support services in the UKM92 region, covering areas such as Nithsdale, Annandale & Eskdale, Stewartry, and Wigtownshire. The process aligns with the legal framework of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010, and relevant Scottish regulations.

Lived Experience and Poverty Stigma Programme

Description: Dumfries and Galloway Council intend to commission an organisation to work with their 100 voices group, to establish an ethical and sensitive methodology for seeking the views of those with lived experience. Furthermore, to explore the issues of stigma, the impact it has on families living in poverty across Dumfries and Galloway and to develop a local poverty stigma toolkit with families being supported in our Fairer Futures Partnership (FFP).

Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Lived Experience and Poverty Stigma Programme." This service-oriented procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, with a specific focus on addressing poverty stigma within the region of UKM92, Dumfries. The project, valued at £7,500, aims to engage an organisation to collaborate with the council's 100 Voices group. The endeavour involves developing an ethical methodology for collecting and utilising lived experiences from families affected by poverty to formulate a local poverty stigma toolkit. The planned notice was recently published on 16th July 2026, and the future notice date is set for 21st August 2026, marking further stages in the tender process.