--- title: "Worcestershire Good Neighbour Network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-18" --- # Worcestershire Good Neighbour Network Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39ddf9dd-091e-45a4-b47f-e18edc114ba5.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage of the "Worcestershire Good Neighbour Network" procurement process. This initiative falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and aims to improve mental health and tackle issues of loneliness within the Worcestershire region, specifically through volunteer-based community schemes. The tender was published on 18th October 2021, with a submission deadline set for 8th November 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 22nd November 2021 and will extend until 31st March 2022, addressing a critical community need exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses that can deliver community support services such as volunteer coordination, social engagement activities, and programmes aimed at increasing local resilience and connection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given their agility in adapting services to meet specific local needs. Businesses with expertise in fostering community-led initiatives, mental health support, and volunteer management may find ample opportunities to collaborate and expand their operations through this tender. ## Notice Worcestershire Health and Wellbeing Board recognise that having good mental health and wellbeing is fundamental to improving health. This is because how we feel and how we can deal with everyday life, influences all our other health needs. Good mental health is important for growth, development, learning and resilience. The impact of Covid-19 has exacerbated health inequalities and demonstrated the need for a different approach, to tackle health needs e.g., mental health and wellbeing and loneliness and isolation. The Council is seeking services to support people to tackle loneliness and isolation by building community capacity through volunteer-based schemes. In doing so making community assets more accessible to all and providing opportunities for people to connect with others in their community. The Covid-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of neighbours helping neighbours, and as a result a number of independent, resident-led voluntary based Good Neighbour Schemes have been established that provide low-level mutual aid to local people. They are an opportunity for people to seek help and volunteer their skills and time in a flexible way to support their neighbours. Currently there are a number of Good Neighbour Schemes running across Worcestershire that offer support for local residents with a range of activities including community transport, befriending, gardening services, litter picking and organising social events for the local community. In Malvern Hills these Good Neighbour Schemes are brought together and supported by a Good Neighbour Network (GNN). The GNN provides a professional network supporting and enhancing these schemes through a number of functions, and by linking into other organisations, community groups and activities. This support builds and enhances these schemes to become valuable community assets and empowers the community to create an environment of sustainable networks where residents are more engaged, connected, and resilient. Worcestershire County Council would like the model of good practice in Malvern Hills to be developed across Worcestershire, so all Good Neighbour Schemes are supported to thrive. This may be through the creation of a GNN or another similar approach which will work best in that area, taking into consideration local needs, resources and existing networks and partnerships. See Appendix 1 Service Specification for full requirements Please read the Tender Guidance in full before attempting to apply All bidders must 'view details' and then 'Opt In' in order to access all documents associated with this tender. The Declaration Form provided must be signed and uploaded at point of submission. 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/7b68868f-469a-4031-b9b8-68593bd6c3f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2021 at 13:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b68868f-469a-4031-b9b8-68593bd6c3f6 - 18 Oct 2021 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b68868f-469a-4031-b9b8-68593bd6c3f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b68868f-469a-4031-b9b8-68593bd6c3f6 18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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