--- title: "SOL - North Localities Community Anchor Organisation (CAO) 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2024-06-24" --- # SOL - North Localities Community Anchor Organisation (CAO) 2024 Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5491eaa2-ff78-4b23-a687-34e229edb8c7.json) ## Summary The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking proposals for the Community Anchor Organisation (CAO) in the North Locality. This initiative is part of SMBC's efforts to enhance support for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sectors, with a focus on prevention, early help, and addressing inequalities. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on July 12, 2024. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2027, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations in the Health and Social Work Services category in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender for the CAO in the North Locality presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to community development and health services in Solihull. Companies specializing in community-focused services, health and social work, and local support initiatives are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on prevention, early intervention, and alignment with VCFSE sector objectives, this tender emphasises integrating services with the health and care system. SMBC's commitment to supporting the community presents a chance for businesses to engage strategically with public sector procurement, thereby fostering business growth and social impact in the region. ## Notice Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) values the positive contribution that the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sectors make within the borough. There are an estimated 3400 organisations of various sizes present within the borough and it is recognised that the services and activities delivered by the VCFSE sector are essential for communities to thrive. SMBC is committed to investment in the infrastructure that supports this sector. The current VCFSE Infrastructure Support contract will expire on 30 September 2024. There is a growing focus on prevention, early help, and a recognition of the contribution of the VCFSE sector in this agenda. The Council's relationship with and understanding of the VCFSE sector has also significantly changed, which is most noticeable in the growth of the Communities Division. A review and redesign of VCFSE Infrastructure Support in Solihull was carried out in consultation with stakeholders including the VCFSE sector during 2023 to ensure going forward the support will better reflect the operating environment and acknowledge the impact of the COVID pandemic, increases in the cost of living and the war in Ukraine. As part of the case for change the following areas were identified as needing more focus and improvement: o VCFSE engagement and representation. o Inequalities in the VCFSE sectors, particularly between the north locality and the rest of the borough. o Assurance and confidence in the capability and capacity of VCFSE organisations. This includes safeguarding. o Engagement with public sector procurement and commissioning The redesigned model includes 4 elements and will focus on prevention and early intervention and will better adapt to future challenges, utilising the strengths, and the characteristics of the borough. 1. Community Anchor Organisation - North Locality (CAO) 2. VCFSE Infrastructure Support 3. Specialist Support - To be procured at a later date 4. SMBC Communities Team - Internal to Solihull MBC This tender is to deliver element 1: Community Anchor Organisation - North Locality (CAO) Through consultation with the sector, it was acknowledged that there was a gap in provision of place-based support which is independent of the public sector. There is an understanding that the North of Solihull has very different needs and socio-economic structures that will be best addressed through a placed-based approach. The CAO will support the Council's objectives for prevention and early help through maximising opportunities for integrated working and embedding the VCFSE sectors in the health and care system in Solihull. When reviewing the evidence of existing models being delivered by other Local Authorities, CAO mirrors that being delivered in Birmingham through Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS). This service is being procured in accordance with the Regulation 74 - 77 under the Public Contr... Additional information: Please access CSW-JETS for further information www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe331d07-acb6-4c84-bb92-d99a1cd5ffbb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 | | 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2024 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe331d07-acb6-4c84-bb92-d99a1cd5ffbb - 24 Jun 2024 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe331d07-acb6-4c84-bb92-d99a1cd5ffbb - 24 Jun 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe331d07-acb6-4c84-bb92-d99a1cd5ffbb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe331d07-acb6-4c84-bb92-d99a1cd5ffbb 24th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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