Tender

Tackling Loneliness and Isolation in Worcestershire Project(s)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender for the "Tackling Loneliness and Isolation in Worcestershire Project(s)." This procurement falls under the service category of miscellaneous health services, specifically aimed at addressing community and social issues through innovative projects. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th November 2021, while the contracted projects are expected to commence on 22nd November 2021 and be completed by 31st March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, indicating that all interested parties are welcome to submit their proposals within the specified funding limit of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can contribute innovative solutions to combat loneliness in Worcestershire. Organisations experienced in community services, health interventions, and social support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborative partners, including both single entities and consortia, can leverage this opportunity to enhance the wellbeing of vulnerable adults in the area, while also expanding their footprint in the public sector service market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tackling Loneliness and Isolation in Worcestershire Project(s)

Notice Description

Loneliness can lead to poorer physical and mental health outcomes for individuals as well as causing emotional distress. Holt-Lunstad et al (2015) has argued that the heightened risk for mortality from lack of social relationships is greater than that from obesity highlighting that loneliness is predicted to reach 'epidemic proportions' by 2030. The Worcestershire Health and Wellbeing Board launched a strategic action plan to develop a system wide response to reducing loneliness in 2015. The People Like Us (PLUS) service to 'Reduce Loneliness in Worcestershire' is part of the vision to tackle loneliness and also forms part of a wider integrated wellbeing offer, providing specialist interventions to reduce loneliness for vulnerable adults living in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council are seeking proposals for innovative and specific projects aiming to reduce loneliness in Worcestershire. Projects should complement existing services/ interventions and should avoid duplication. Projects should consider collaborative and partnership approaches to services. Collaborative bids with one lead provider or bids from a single organisation will be accepted. Projects should complement existing services/ interventions and should avoid duplication. All projects must be delivered by 31st March 2022. Proposals should include a timescale of implementation to meet the March 2022 deadline, as well as geographical areas covered and project outline. Proposals should consider resource required within or up to the PS50,000 funding available. Further details are provided in the Service Specification - Appendix 1. Please read the Tender Guidance in full before attempting to apply All bidders must 'view details' and then 'Opt In' in order to access all documents associated with this tender. The Declaration Form provided must be signed and uploaded at point of submission. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1dd3337-51a6-438c-95e7-3aa3078b59c2
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Atkinson
Contact Email
aatkinson2@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 846795

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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