Tender

SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service

SOLIHULL MBC

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Solihull MBC) is inviting tenders for the "SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service," aimed at providing short-term intervention and support to those aged 65 and over to enhance social interaction and community participation. This tender, categorised under Social services, is conducted under the “open” procurement method, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. Located in Solihull, UK, the tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission period ending on 1st October 2025, and inquiries allowed until 15th September 2025. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2029, with options for renewal extending up to 2033.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related community services. Organisations capable of delivering quality social interaction interventions for older adults would be well-positioned to compete. Particularly, businesses with expertise in offering comprehensive social value contributions through service delivery are encouraged to participate. The procurement process, conducted openly below the threshold, facilitates competition and business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary organisations looking to expand their market presence within the public sector social services domain.

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Notice Title

SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service

Notice Description

The Older People's Specialist Support Service is intended to provide timely short-term intervention and support to older people aged 65+ to maintain social interaction, participate in their local community and prevent decline to their wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Optional up to 4 years to no later than 31/03/2033

Renewal: Optional up to 4 years to no later than 31/03/2033

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05925b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053222-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£434,360 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£434,360 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL MBC
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 704 6089

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

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