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title: "WP3735b - Making Connections Walsall Independent Referral Process"
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# WP3735b - Making Connections Walsall Independent Referral Process

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-581a8533-2a54-4a65-a82f-ca26b52615b0

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## Summary

The Walsall Council is seeking providers for the "WP3735b - Making Connections Walsall Independent Referral Process" tender, focused on enhancing community well-being through social prescribing for older individuals in Walsall. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 28 January 2022. This initiative falls under the health and social services category, specifically addressing community action to combat loneliness and isolation, and aims for a contract value between £30,000 and £45,000. The anticipated contract period extends from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those that can deliver community support and enhance social connections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly relevant, given the emphasis on local service delivery and engagement with residents affected by Covid-19. Businesses with experience in social services and a proven ability to implement programmes targeting mental health and communal well-being will be well-positioned to compete.

## 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 programme will also support residents who are affected by Covid-19. 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/9c56a3ee-49a7-4c1a-a7ea-04f3bced9863 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c56a3ee-49a7-4c1a-a7ea-04f3bced9863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c56a3ee-49a7-4c1a-a7ea-04f3bced9863
  23rd December 2021 - 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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