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title: "A Shared Approach to Tackling Social Isolation"
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# A Shared Approach to Tackling Social Isolation

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-402cdf91-06f5-40fc-9302-3a122367b489

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "A Shared Approach to Tackling Social Isolation" for the provision of development consultancy services. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration among stakeholders in Buckinghamshire to combat social isolation and improve health outcomes for residents. The contract, valued at £20,000, began on 15th July 2019 and concludes on 30th January 2020. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, and the relevant activities took place in the South East region of England. The tender process was formally concluded on 9th April 2019, prior to the contract award date.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in facilitating stakeholder engagement and co-design processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the contract's suitability for their involvement. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in addressing social issues and fostering collaboration among diverse partners will be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar future tenders in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the provision of supporting the delivery of a co-design approach to tackling social isolation in Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire Public Health team are working to look at how a design approach might bring partners together to develop a set of shared principles and identify opportunities for supporting greater alignment, ownership and integration of services to improve the overall health outcomes for Buckinghamshire residents, with particular focus on those experiencing social isolation. The provider will assist partners in Buckinghamshire to coordinate a short engagement programme, bringing together critical stakeholders to collaborate and explore challenges and opportunities and build consensus and agreement on the priorities for future project work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c34d4b4-3aba-44a9-890f-0336556a8b32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 30 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DESIGN COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c34d4b4-3aba-44a9-890f-0336556a8b32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c34d4b4-3aba-44a9-890f-0336556a8b32
  17th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.buckscc.gov.uk

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