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Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton - VEAT Notice

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton under a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice. The contract, valued at £356,172 for a three-year period from 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2028, has been awarded to Age UK Mid Mersey. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and aims to support older people (50+) in Halton, UKD71, enhancing their health, social inclusion, personal independence, and connectivity. This direct award follows best practice guidelines and includes a 10-day standstill period following the VEAT notice published on 30th January 2025.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in services for older adults. Firms with strengths in health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and community support can benefit from this stable, long-term engagement. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the maturity and specialised nature of the current arrangements with Age UK Mid Mersey. Business entities focusing on similar demographic needs or looking to extend their market reach in regional public health initiatives would find such contracts advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton - VEAT Notice

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) to inform the market of the Authority's intention to award a contract for an additional period of 3 years (no extensions), to the incumbent Age UK Mid Mersey for the Provision of a Wellbeing and Engagement Service that supports older people (50+) across the borough, in an holistic way, to 'Live Well' across the thematic areas of: * Health and Wellbeing * Social Inclusion * Personal Independence * Staying Connected This extension aims to maintain continuity and stability of service provision. The annual contract value is PS118,724.00 and the total contract value for the period of 3 years PS356,172. This would be a direct award for the next three years with Age UK Mid Mersey with a contract covering the period 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT Notice for the award of an additional contract to extend its existing contract service with the current incumbent provider for a further 3 years, as the service has been in place for many years and provides a reputable point of contact for older people across the borough. This extension aims to maintain continuity and stability of service provision. This would be a direct award for the next three years with Age UK Mid Mersey with a contract covering the period 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£356,172 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£356,172 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK MID MERSEY

Further Information

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