Poverty Audit - Dumfries and Galloway Council Social Work Services
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What this is
Dumfries and Galloway Council intends to commission an independent consultant to carry out a Poverty Audit across its Social Work Services, assessing how poverty impacts service delivery and outcomes for service users, and identifying improvements in policy, practice or partnership working. The audit supports the Council's Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Partnership Strategy. Formal contract notice expected December 2025.
Key points
- Independent poverty audit of Dumfries and Galloway Council Social Work Services
- 22.7% child poverty rate in D&G — among highest in Scotland; audit to identify policy and practice improvements
- Formal contract notice expected December 2025
Who can bid
Independent consultants with poverty auditing expertise and understanding of Scottish local authority social work service delivery. Knowledge of the Scottish Government's Fairer Futures Fund and Tackling Poverty strategies preferred.
Money
No estimated contract value provided at PIN stage.
How to submit
Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland. Contact Dumfries and Galloway Council procurement.
Clarifications
Contact Dumfries and Galloway Council procurement for clarifications.
Classification
CPV 79212000 — Auditing services ScotlandScotland South
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.