Tender

Reducing Loneliness and Isolation

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2017 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2017 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Reducing Loneliness and Isolation" service, a public procurement contract aimed at enhancing support services for adults suffering from loneliness and isolation in Swindon, South West England. This tender is currently in the active planning stage, with responses due by 2nd June 2017, at 12:00 GMT. The contract will commence on 1st September 2017, running for an initial three-year period, with a potential extension of two years based on performance and budget considerations. The total contract value is estimated at £450,000, falling under health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social care services. Companies capable of providing volunteer recruitment, training, and support are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in delivering community-based services that promote independence among vulnerable adults. Businesses focused on preventive care and able to work collaboratively within local partnerships will find this tender aligns with their operational models and objectives for community health enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reducing Loneliness and Isolation

Notice Description

Swindon Reducing Loneliness and Isolation Service Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of the Swindon 'Reducing Loneliness and Isolation Service'. Swindon Borough Council has reviewed its needs in relation to this service and this has resulted in some changes to the Council's tendering requirements. Consequently, the Council has decided to abandon the procedure, first advertised on 23rd March 2017. This tender therefore presents a new opportunity to bid for the delivery of Reducing Loneliness and Isolation Services in Swindon. In order to enable more people to live in their own homes and delay the escalation of care needs that present demand on adult social care, Swindon Borough Council is looking to develop support for people who are lonely and/or isolated. Swindon Borough Council (SBC) and Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) face considerable challenges in continuing to improve the lives of people locally with an ageing population and limited financial resources. SBC and Swindon CCG's approach is to prioritise preventative work which concentrates on promoting independence and choice for individuals and to use the skills and capacity of the wider community and voluntary sectors to support people. Preventative services are prioritised around supporting vulnerable people, reducing inequalities and promoting health, wellbeing and independence. The purpose of this contract is to allow people to remain within their own home and continue to live independently with the support of community volunteers. Our model is focused on recruiting, supporting and matching volunteers with people who are older and/or experiencing social isolation. We will expect the contractor to recruit, train and supervise volunteers and to have in place a set of quality standards to monitor the work carried out. We aim to target the service at those people most at risk of losing their independence and we will expect the contractor to be able to identify those people through working in partnership with other appropriate organisations. The service should be offered to any adult who is or is at risk of becoming lonely and/or isolated, which is likely to then increase their risk of developing or escalating care needs. We expect the service to therefore target particular cohorts of people. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of three years commencing 1st September 2017 with the option to extend for a further two years subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. The relevant tender documents are available at the URL www.supplyingthesouthwest.org. Reference 264464 Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 2nd June 2017, 12.00GMT by hardcopy to Claire Smith only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a024fb0-f6c9-40ae-9028-a753cc664eea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85100000 - Health services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Smith
Contact Email
cesmith@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793465816

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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