--- title: "User Led Organisation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-24" --- # User Led Organisation Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-431a3a1e-7e91-4c8b-80c3-e47330cb791f.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council has completed the awarding stage for its tender titled "User Led Organisation," focused on social work and related services. This procurement, initiated under an open procedure, invited organisations with experience in social care to provide a variety of services throughout the Isle of Wight. The tender was classified under the CPV code 85300000, targeting social work services with an estimated value of £250,000. The contract period is slated to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, with an additional option for a two-year extension. The award was published on 24th June 2025, and the main contract was awarded to Help and Care, a small to medium enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisation based in Dorset. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and related services, particularly those experienced in addressing the needs of adults with diverse social care requirements, including older people, individuals with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges. Enterprises that can demonstrate robust governance, financial sustainability, and a commitment to best practice stand to benefit. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are well-positioned to compete, as the project emphasises collaboration with local communities and resources. The tender also highlights the potential for organisations to establish themselves as leading providers of social care services on the Isle of Wight and beyond, potentially catalysing further business development and reputation enhancement in the sector. ## Notice User Led Organisations are involved in a wide range of activities, but their primary purpose is to ensure that people who use services and their carers have a voice regarding the services they use under The Care Act 2015. The organisation should be driven by the initiative, demand and lived experience of the people that use it. The Authority is seeking to develop a partnership with a provider that: Has experience of providing a range of provision with a deep understanding of the needs of adults with social care needs which includes older people (including those with dementia), people with learning disabilities and/or autism, (including those with high and complex needs), people with physical disabilities, people with mental health problems. This will include access to significant expertise, and knowledge of evidence informed best practice. Is a reputable, responsive, and responsible employer committed to recruiting and training staff and (where appropriate) service users. Can provide services at locations around the island including with hard-to-reach groups. Is financially sustainable with robust governance and assurance arrangements Works jointly with other organisations and partners. The User Led Organisation will treat all individuals with dignity and respect and will identify the individual needs and strengths of the people it supports. The organisation will provide a level of support which is appropriate to the needs of the individual and ensure that service users are empowered to increase their confidence and independence. The organisation must also be able to demonstrate that people are effectively supported to play a full and active role in key decision-making. The organisation will a) Support service users holistic wellbeing through enabling behaviour change and supporting engagement with other services. b) Support service users to access appropriate services, acting as an advocate for those who have problems around access and inclusion. c ) Support service users to access community resources and personal development opportunities. d) Support service users to make the best use of local resources and amenities to meet their health and welfare needs. The contract value is an estimated value that represents the total possible for the 3 years and optional 2 year extension. The value of funding available is PS50,000 per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166ade77-01e3-48c0-b5ca-608b4c2161f1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £250,000 | | 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HELP AND CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2025 at 18:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166ade77-01e3-48c0-b5ca-608b4c2161f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166ade77-01e3-48c0-b5ca-608b4c2161f1 24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.iow.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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