Planning

SOL30008 SOL Community Information and Advice Services

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 17:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is exploring opportunities to commission services under the title "SOL30008 SOL Community Information and Advice Services," with a focus on improving health and wellbeing, capacity to cope, and financial resilience among residents. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement scheduled for 10th December 2025. The sector falls within health and social work services, and the project aims to deliver crucial information and advice services aligned with adult social care needs. Interested parties should be aware that future notices are expected by 1st June 2026, with the envisaged contract commencing on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 1st September 2029. The council's procurement method highlights a light touch regime, indicative of services that warrant flexibility in execution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health and social care industry. Companies specialising in health services, community engagement, mental health guidance, financial advice, and support services for vulnerable groups will find this contract appealing. The project’s emphasis on improving local health, social support, and financial resilience provides a platform for organisations aiming to expand their service reach and influence in community welfare initiatives. This partnership can facilitate the growth of businesses dedicated to advancing public health and socioeconomic stability within Solihull, enhancing both regional influence and business development within the UKG32 area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL30008 SOL Community Information and Advice Services

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 suppor

Planning Information

Solihull Council want to engage with the market to support the shaping of the next contract for the Information and Advice Services before commencing the formal processes to retender this service to provide 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 current 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, lasting power of attorney (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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079105-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£2,722,116 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
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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