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WP4051 Community and ICS Reablement

WALSALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2026 at 10:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 11:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is overseeing a planned procurement for "WP4051 Community and ICS Reablement" with a focus on health and social work services. This initiative aims to empower individuals to regain independence after health adversities through a person-centred, strength-based approach. Located in the UK region of Walsall, the procurement process, which is currently in the planning stage, anticipates key communication on 15th December 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st July 2027 and conclude by 30th June 2033, with options for extension up to 2036. The estimated contract value gross stands at £78,000,000, and the initiative supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services. Companies with experience in reablement services, particularly those focusing on enhancing patient well-being and independence, will find this contract appealing. The planned nature of the procurement indicates an openness to input and collaboration, likely favouring businesses capable of integrating collaborative and innovative solutions within health and social care environments. SMEs and VCSEs will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract due to the suitability criteria outlined by Walsall Council, fostering opportunities for business growth and service diversification in the community oriented care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4051 Community and ICS Reablement

Notice Description

Reablement is a strength-based, person-centred approach that promotes and maximises independence and wellbeing. It aims to ensure positive change using user-defined goals and is designed to enable people to gain, or regain, their confidence, ability, and necessary skills to live as independently as possible, especially after an illness, deterioration in health or injury.

Planning Information

''This market sounding questionnaire is being undertaken by Walsall Council to obtain the views from potential bidders on the procurement process and possible future strategy for the following services: ● Community Reablement ● ICS Pathway 1 Reablement Please find questionnaire to be completed at the link above".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062178-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
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
TLG38 Walsall
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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