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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is planning a procurement process titled "Community Wellbeing Partnership Service - Pre Market Engagement Event." The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key market engagement event scheduled for 4th August 2026, hosted virtually. This initiative seeks to enhance collaboration between statutory services and the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to improve community-based support in the Bournemouth region. The market engagement concludes on 3rd August 2026, with the tender publication anticipated in September 2026. The procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, has a gross value estimate of £573,960 and will be executed by BCP Council, headquartered in the UKK24 region, United Kingdom. This initiative aims to develop a service that supports community wellbeing and independence.

This opportunity creates significant potential for businesses specialising in community support, health, and social care services to contribute to the Community Wellbeing Partnership Service. It offers engagement for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations, poised to leverage specialised knowledge and community connections to enhance service delivery. The focus on collaborative partnerships and innovation to fill service provision gaps makes it ideal for businesses that provide personalised, flexible solutions and can work closely with statutory bodies to meet community needs effectively. Participants in the engagement event can gain insights into local service requirements and shape future service offerings, impacting how services are delivered within these communities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Wellbeing Partnership Service - Pre Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 4th August, 11:30am-12:30am via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Community Wellbeing Partnership Service. BCP Council is seeking provider views on the development of a new Community Wellbeing Partnership Service that will strengthen collaboration between statutory services and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, improve access to community-based support, and help residents to remain healthy, independent and connected to their communities. The service will support the Council's wider prevention ambitions by providing a simple route for professionals to access information, advice and community solutions that help people maintain their wellbeing and independence, including when returning home following a hospital stay. The Council is exploring a model built around three key functions: Professional Access to Community Support Providing health, social care and housing professionals with access to community knowledge, local expertise and information about available support. This may include: * A single point of contact for community-based solutions. * Access to VCSE knowledge and expertise. * Facilitating information sharing across organisations. * Maintaining resources that help professionals identify appropriate support. Individual Wellbeing Support Grants & signposting Providing flexible, practical assistance that helps people remain safe and independent within their communities and supports timely discharge from hospital where appropriate. This may include: * Access to small, personalised interventions that address barriers to returning home safely. * Rapid responses to low-level practical needs. * Support that complements statutory services and reduces dependency on formal interventions. * A focus on prevention, recovery and independence. * Signposting, advice and guidance on local community and statutory support. Community Intelligence and Partnerships Acting as a bridge between communities, VCSE organisations and statutory partners to improve understanding of local needs and available support. This may include: * Identifying gaps in provision. * Sharing intelligence from frontline organisations and communities. * Supporting collaboration across the local system. * Attending and organising community information events. * Informing future service development and commissioning activity. Desired Outcomes The Council is seeking a service that: * Improves access to community-based support. * Helps people remain independent and connected to their communities. * Supports timely and sustainable hospital discharge. * Reduces the time professionals spend identifying appropriate sources of support. * Strengthens relationships between statutory partners and the VCSE sector. * Improves understanding of local needs, assets and gaps in provision. * Demonstrates positive outcomes for residents and value for money for the wider system. The Community Wellbeing Partnership Service tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in September 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact Eliza Atyeo, Senior Commissioning Officer for Prevention and Wellbeing, by email at eliza.atyeo@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by Monday 3rd August 2026. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name. Please note: participation or non-participation in this market engagement event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in future procurement processes. The event is intended solely to inform and engage with the market, and attendance does not confer any competitive advantage.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Event – Community Wellbeing Partnership Service Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 4th August, 11:30am–12:30am via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Community Wellbeing Partnership Service. BCP Council is seeking provider views on the development of a new Community Wellbeing Partnership Service that will strengthen collaboration between statutory services and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, improve access to community-based support, and help residents to remain healthy, independent and connected to their communities. The service will support the Council's wider prevention ambitions by providing a simple route for professionals to access information, advice and community solutions that help people maintain their wellbeing and independence, including when returning home following a hospital stay. The Council is exploring a model built around three key functions: Professional Access to Community Support Providing health, social care and housing professionals with access to community knowledge, local expertise and information about available support. This may include: • A single point of contact for community-based solutions. • Access to VCSE knowledge and expertise. • Facilitating information sharing across organisations. • Maintaining resources that help professionals identify appropriate support. Individual Wellbeing Support Grants & signposting Providing flexible, practical assistance that helps people remain safe and independent within their communities and supports timely discharge from hospital where appropriate. This may include: • Access to small, personalised interventions that address barriers to returning home safely. • Rapid responses to low-level practical needs. • Support that complements statutory services and reduces dependency on formal interventions. • A focus on prevention, recovery and independence. • Signposting, advice and guidance on local community and statutory support. Community Intelligence and Partnerships Acting as a bridge between communities, VCSE organisations and statutory partners to improve understanding of local needs and available support. This may include: • Identifying gaps in provision. • Sharing intelligence from frontline organisations and communities. • Supporting collaboration across the local system. • Attending and organising community information events. • Informing future service development and commissioning activity. Desired Outcomes The Council is seeking a service that: • Improves access to community-based support. • Helps people remain independent and connected to their communities. • Supports timely and sustainable hospital discharge. • Reduces the time professionals spend identifying appropriate sources of support. • Strengthens relationships between statutory partners and the VCSE sector. • Improves understanding of local needs, assets and gaps in provision. • Demonstrates positive outcomes for residents and value for money for the wider system. The Community Wellbeing Partnership Service tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in September 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact Eliza Atyeo, Senior Commissioning Officer for Prevention and Wellbeing, by email at eliza.atyeo@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by Monday 3rd August 2026. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name. Please note: participation or non-participation in this market engagement event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in future procurement processes. The event is intended solely to inform and engage with the market, and attendance does not confer any competitive advantage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068098-2026
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
£573,960 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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