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04 Nov 2019 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council is inviting tenders for the "Making Connections Walsall Programme," aimed at enhancing social connectivity among older adults in Walsall, West Midlands. This public procurement process focuses on services under the Community Action Programme category, operating under an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 15th August 2017, with a contract period spanning from 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2019. Key contacts for the procurement include Julie Jones from Walsall Council, reachable at julie.jones2@walsall.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social services, particularly those specialising in community initiatives, social prescribing, and support for vulnerable older adults. Suppliers with a local understanding of Walsall's demographics and a proven track record in enhancing the social wellbeing of seniors would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, with potential for collaboration among local community organisations and charities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WP3266B - Making Connections Walsall Programme (Medium Grants) - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is looking for providers to deliver the Making Connections Walsall Programme. The MCW programme is about tackling loneliness and social isolation, improve wellbeing and reduce preventable health and social care service usage. It will take a Social Prescribing approach to improve the social connectedness of older people across Walsall. The Making Connections Walsall Programme is targeted at meeting the social needs of the older adults who are lonely and socially isolated NOT SOCIAL CARE or MEDICAL needs. Providers with a local understanding of Walsall's Older population and experience of successfully supporting vulnerable older people to address their social needs and access community initiatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4da1172-91b3-454b-acc0-b1c0002d38fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d1b09b-de38-4432-87b9-cdbbbbb7a978
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Walsall Council e-Tendering
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Aldridge Shed

Brownhills Community Association

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd

Goscote Greenacres Community Garden

Manor Farm Community Association

Omega the National Association for End of Life Care

Rushall Centre

Walsall Black Sisters Collective

Walsall Creative Factory

Further Information

Notice Documents

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