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Ealing Council: Reablement - Extending the offer to working-age adults

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) has initiated a tender for a project titled "Ealing Council: Reablement – Extending the offer to working-age adults," based in London, UK. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is currently at the tender stage, with significant dates including an enquiry period ending on 9th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 16th June 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 23rd June 2026 to 31st July 2026, with potential extensions. The procurement method used is open, below the threshold, allowing for a competitive tendering process.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work, especially those with expertise in reablement and support for working-age adults. Companies that focus on improving service delivery and workforce development in the care sector, including SMEs and VCSEs, are ideal candidates to participate. Given the emphasis on practicality and evidence-based recommendations, businesses that can innovate in occupational therapy, mental health support, and workforce training to reduce long-term care reliance will find this procurement a promising avenue for growth and showcasing expertise. The contract offers a chance to influence critical service provision, aligning with strategic development objectives of a prominent government agency.

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Notice Title

Ealing Council: Reablement - Extending the offer to working-age adults

Notice Description

PCH provided Ealing with support to look at working age adults at home (July 25 - Feb 26). This programme aims to help the council understand local drivers for activity and spend relating to long term care for working age adults and equipped it with the necessary insight to embark on review and change. The outputs and outcomes of this work would be available to the contractor. Ealing are now ready to begin the process of reviewing their in-house provision to create a business case for further investment in reablement and enablement provision for adults under 65 years. We are seeking a contractor(s) that will: Work with Ealing's in house reablement offer to develop a practical plan for strengthening skills and broadening the scope of provision. Objective To propose an evidence-based set of recommendations that will assist Ealing to ensure its reablement offer better meets the needs of working age adults and helps prevent people drifting into long term adult social care. Key elements include: * Exploring how a stronger reablement and recovery focus could reduce reliance on long term care particularly for people following a period of poor mental health or a hospital admission. * Identifying current skills and knowledge gaps of staff, what skills will be needed in any future model and a workforce plan as to how these could be addressed. * Recommending adaptations to existing services and support mechanisms so they are more responsive to working age adults * Further work on functional occupational therapy assessments for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with mental health needs, including support to sustain employment. To note, the council will also be supported to undertake a review of current supported Living/extra care provision. Findings from this work will be shared at touch points with the contractor (as a related aspect of support) and used to strengthen the findings and recommendations from this work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The buyer is entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046309-2026
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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