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title: "WP3266C - Making Connections Walsall Programme (Small Grants)"
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# WP3266C - Making Connections Walsall Programme (Small Grants)

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c6b872e-e03d-467c-8f88-9fd0390c13b9

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## Summary

The Walsall Council is conducting a tender for the "Making Connections Walsall Programme (Small Grants)" aimed at improving the social connectedness of older people facing loneliness and social isolation in Walsall, West Midlands. This procurement falls within the social work and related services category, and it is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 29 May 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 July 2017 and run until 30 June 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on community services and social well-being, particularly those with experience in addressing the social needs of older adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with local insights into Walsall's demographic and social landscapes. Successful applicants will contribute to enhancing community connections for vulnerable older people, thereby making a meaningful impact while potentially securing long-term contracts.

## Notice

The Council is looking for providers to deliver the Making Connections Walsall Programme. The MCW programme is about tackling loneliness and social isolation, improve wellbeing and reduce preventable health and social care service usage. It will take a Social Prescribing approach to improve the social connectedness of older people across Walsall. The Making Connections Walsall Programme is targeted at meeting the social needs of the older adults who are lonely and socially isolated NOT SOCIAL CARE or MEDICAL needs. Providers with a local understanding of Walsall's Older population and experience of successfully supporting vulnerable older people to address their social needs and access community initiatives. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca4274b8-279d-485b-9b32-72fa79325666 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca4274b8-279d-485b-9b32-72fa79325666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca4274b8-279d-485b-9b32-72fa79325666
  12th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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