Tender

Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency is seeking to enhance diversity and equity in the adult social care sector through the "Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care" project. This open procurement focuses on health and social work services and takes place in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions open until 21st July 2025. Businesses have the opportunity to engage with the project from 4th August 2025, with the contract potentially extending until 30th September 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period deadline on 7th July 2025. The tender allows for electronic submissions and adopts a below-threshold open competition method.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses experienced in advising on workforce diversity and improving employee experiences, particularly within public and social care sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it emphasizes quality with significant weight given to it. The project aims to work alongside local council teams, thereby providing a platform for contractors to enhance their partnerships with public entities and expand their portfolio in the health and social care industry. This initiative not only opens avenues for business growth but also contributes to meaningful societal impact by promoting diversity and improving service outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care

Notice Description

This project focuses on making the most of diverse perspectives and experiences within the workforce to build bridges with communities and therefore strengthen co-production and service delivery. The PCH Workforce team seek a contractor to work alongside council adult social care teams to - * advise on ways to promote equity in experience and outcomes for people who draw on care and support. and/or * to advise on ways to improve employee experience to support retention, productivity and belonging. While the focus is on planning for improvements, a key aspect of advice will be to strengthen the councils' confidence and ability to articulate and evidence their many strengths and achievements within these themes. It is expected that the successful contractor will use Diverse by Design for adult social care as the foundation for the advice and support provided. This is a Partners in Care and Health programme that supports councils with their work to retain and support the ASC workforce and to strengthen equity in experience and outcomes for people who draw on care and support. 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./DC7ESCN846 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DC7ESCN846

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The buyer is entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months. Please note extension is not bound by geographical location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035905-2025
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
£41,892 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,892 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Claire Gladwell
Contact Email
claire.gladwell@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07768392010

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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