Tender

Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest - Challenges and Solutions

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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Tender

29 May 2025 at 07:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has initiated a procurement process titled "Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest – Challenges and Solutions". This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and will take place primarily in the Southwest region of the United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method designed for a below-threshold competition. Interested parties must submit their responses by 17:00 on 16th June 2025, with enquiries concluding on 6th June 2025. The contract, starting on 25th June 2025, is set to end on 30th September 2025, with an option for renewal up to 31st March 2026 at the discretion of the buyer. The total estimated value of the contract is £45,000, with gross costs reaching up to £54,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in health and social care service provision to expand their operations within the Southwest of England. The focus is on innovative approaches to managing adult social care amid evolving economic and demographic pressures. Companies with expertise in enhancing care models and understanding regional demographics and demand challenges will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The tender aims not only to adapt to emerging financial and service quality pressures but also to influence regional and national consensus on investment strategies, providing a unique platform for business growth through collaborative problem-solving.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest - Challenges and Solutions

Notice Description

In the light of particular challenges facing local government, the economy (including seasonal pressures), rurality, demographics, housing, tourism and from health, the review will consider: *how councils are tackling new models of care, increase in complexity and demand, which effect the future funding of adult social care and the impact of the change over the last 5 years *if the unique and combined factors across the Southwest compared to other parts of England might give insight into changes in approach, by Councils, to social care. Our aim is to improve our understanding of the economy and market with a more detailed line of sight on managing risk and improving quality. Overall, the strategic questions this work will need to answer are: *what are the strategic differences between the Southwest and other regions in England. *to what extent are the Southwest demographics, economy and local decisions impacting on Adult Social Services' ability to support those who draw on care and support, including helping ageing citizens to stay independent; *what are the anticipated future pressures expected from national policy changes to the economy and households and what factors should be considered to meet the emerging pressures; and *where, as a region, are we better collectively focusing our efforts to meet the changing demand and increasing financial pressures whilst improving the quality of services available. The final report will be used to enhance understanding of the nature and evolution of social care in the Southwest. To provide new insight into possible solutions to address or overcome barriers to the quantity and quality of services. To support consensus building regionally and nationally for investing in the region's social care. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./662HN26FEG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/662HN26FEG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: up to 6 months at buyers discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05287a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028304-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Fiona Wileman
Contact Email
fiona.wileman@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02071877314

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW19 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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