Planning

SOL - Community Information and Advice Services 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 11:44

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 14:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is updating its procurement plans for the "Community Information and Advice Services 2026" with a focus on adult social care services. This initiative is in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be conducted through an open procedure, thus ensuring wide accessibility for potential bidders. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting the Solihull area (UKG32 region). Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 7th October 2025, and a tender submission deadline of 13th October 2025. The project, set to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with renewal options up to 31st March 2033, promises a significant opportunity with projected total costs of approximately £8.15 million (GBP).

This procurement presents various growth prospects for businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sectors. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing community-based support, health advisory services, and financial resilience programmes would find this contract particularly suitable due to the scope emphasizing community and social services. The open procurement method ensures a competitive yet inclusive environment, encouraging diverse participation and potentially opening new avenues for businesses aspiring to expand their public sector engagements. The focus on enhancing community health outcomes and financial stability aligns with current industry trends prioritising holistic and integrated service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Community Information and Advice Services 2026

Notice Description

The Council is intending to commission information and advice services for people in Solihull to meet the needs of Adult Social Care, offering a general advice service which is accessible to residents, alongside targeted, specialist services delivered to communities. The scope of the service is currently under review and may contain: Improved health and wellbeing - for example, tenancy advice and support, safe housing support, supporting people in food poverty, supporting people in crisis to access further support, support to people with cognitive impairment, mental health guidance, low level information and guidance for those with long term conditions and disability, promoting healthy lifestyles, information and guidance on direct payments. Increased capacity and ability to cope - connecting people with community groups, support to retain safe housing, self-advocacy, work with other local support offers, identify national support offers, support refugee and migrant communities with guidance on visas, work rights, immigration status etc., support for carers. Increased financial stability and resilience - early access to debt support and advice, support with completing forms for financial support, LPA, deputyship and appointeeship applications, budget planning and support, debt and benefits low level and specialist support, distribution of grant funding on behalf of the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 2 years to no later than 31/03/2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046501-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£6,792,268 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,792,268 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOLIHULL MBC

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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