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Equality diversity and inclusion community health development worker projects

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Equality diversity and inclusion community health development worker projects" in Weston-super-Mare, under the category of Other community, social, and personal services. The council aimed to enhance community health and reduce inequalities by commissioning Race Equality North Somerset (RENS) as the supplier. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, indicating a targeted approach to select an experienced partner with established community networks. The contract was signed on 4th July 2025, with the period scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2026, and a total contract value of £30,000, excluding VAT.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on community services, social advocacy, and health development to expand their operations in the public sector. By leveraging a collaborative approach and using tools like ripple mapping, RENS, a large voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE), is set to execute this project effectively, potentially creating more openings for similar businesses that possess strong community connections and expertise in social services. Businesses eager to explore similar ventures may look for contracts that facilitate community health initiatives and build upon existing community strengths and agency.

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Notice Title

Equality diversity and inclusion community health development worker projects

Notice Description

The contract is to commission RENS to deliver interventions within North Somerset to improve insights, increase capacity to advocate for under-served communities and to offer support to partner organisations to understand barriers and improve access to existing provisions or highlight gaps. This with an aim to reduce the inequalities that exist and enable more relevant provision where indicated. The projects will be collaborative in nature and benefit from RENS' welcoming culture and established community networks within North Somerset through trusted voices. Using learning from a model similar to Gateshead- with our roles working similarly to community bridge builders. CHDW will be recruited on basis of skills and trust within communities of interest. RENS will use Health Creation approach which utilises a relational model based in a deep community connection. This approach will aim to build agency and community strength. RENS intend to use tools including ripple mapping to measure impact of this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058be4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RACE EQUALITY NORTH SOMERSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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