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SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Dec 2025 at 16:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 17:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 14:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the Older People's Specialist Support Service procurement process, resulting in a contract award to Age Concern Solihull t/a Age UK. This tender, conducted under the 'lightTouch' regime, followed an open competition method that was below the threshold. The procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on social services, designed to aid individuals aged 65 and over in maintaining social interaction within the Solihull community. The active contract, valued at £434,360, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement process was initiated in September 2025, with all submissions processed via the Solihull MBC Procurement Portal.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for organisations engaged in social services, particularly those specialising in elderly care and community support. Due to its focus on maintaining social interaction and community engagement, the tender opens the floor for companies, especially those with proven expertise within this sector, to bring innovative solutions and services. The procurement methodology and detailed scoring criteria such as 'Scored Technical Questions' and 'Scored Social Value Return' cater to businesses that can demonstrate both technical proficiency and a commitment to enhancing social value in their operating practices. The opportunities for renewal and extension further underscore the potential for stable, long-term collaboration with the public sector, advantaging larger firms or those with partnerships ready to scale their community-focused offerings.

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Notice Information

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 2 years to no later than 31/03/2031

Renewal: Optional up to 2 years to no later than 31/03/2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05925c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£434,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£434,360 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Solihull MBC

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Age Concern Solihull t/a Age UK

Further Information

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