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The Provision of Direct Support Services for Adults and Young Carers

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dumfries and Galloway Council

Buyer Address: Procurement Team, Carruthers House, Dumfries, UKM92, DG1 2HP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3033333000

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
476461.34 GBP
Published
03 Mar 2026, 16:04
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre, Quarriers, Change Mental Health, Alzheimer Scotland, Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Adult Carers will have access to a range of preventative approaches & supports that enable them to achieve & maintain optimum wellbeing, and be fully supported to continue in their caring role. Including: -Preparation of Adult Carer Support Plans -Information/advice including awareness raising of local/national Carers issues -Individual/group support to Carers -A range of short breaks -Promotion of adult Carer involvement in providing views and feedback including direct representation for example. participation in local forums, social media Young Carers will have access to a range of preventative approaches & supports that enable them to achieve & maintain optimum wellbeing, and be fully supported to continue in their caring role. Include: -Preparation of Young Carer Statements -Information/advice including awareness raising of local/national Carers issues -Individual/group support to Young Carers -A range of short breaks -Promotion of Young Carer involvement in providing views and feedback

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers of People Living with Dementia

Lot Description: Lot 4 of the contract aims to support Carers who are caring for someone living with dementia This is by offering a range of preventative approaches and support that enables Carers to achieve and maintain optimum wellbeing and be fully supported to continue their caring role.

Lot 4 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Counselling for Carers

Lot Description: Lot 5 is for a counselling service would be available to support Carers to improve their health and wellbeing. This service should be available for Carers who require counselling due to psychological impact of their caring role which can include the end of a caring role or bereavement.

Lot 5 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers and Young Carers

Lot Description: Lot 1 of the contract aims to provide a full range of preventative approaches and support that enables Carers of call ages in Dumfries and Galloway to achieve and maintain optimum wellbeing and be fully supported to continue their caring role.

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Information, Advice and Support for Parent Carers of Children under 18

Lot Description: Lot 2 of the contract aims to support Carers who are caring for children and young people under the age of 18. This is by offering a range of preventative approaches and support that enables Carers to achieve and maintain optimum wellbeing and be fully supported to continue their caring role.

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers of People Living with Mental Ill Health

Lot Description: Lot 3 of the contract aims to support Carers who are caring for someone with mental ill health. This is by offering a range of preventative approaches and support that enables Carers to achieve and maintain optimum wellbeing and be fully supported to continue their caring role.

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Contracts

Contract Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers and Young Carers

Contract Title: Information, Advice and Support for Parent Carers of Children under 18

Contract Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers of People Living with Mental Ill Health

Contract Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers of People Living with Dementia

Contract Title: Counselling for Carers

Awards

Award Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers and Young Carers

Award Title: Information, Advice and Support for Parent Carers of Children under 18

Award Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers of People Living with Mental Ill Health

Award Title: Information, Advice and Support for Carers of People Living with Dementia

Award Title: Counselling for Carers

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