--- title: "Tackling Loneliness and Isolation in Worcestershire Project(s)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-18" --- # Tackling Loneliness and Isolation in Worcestershire Project(s) Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-614f7501-2bb0-43b3-ab50-4d7a35b09be8.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender for the "Tackling Loneliness and Isolation in Worcestershire Project(s)." This procurement falls under the service category of miscellaneous health services, specifically aimed at addressing community and social issues through innovative projects. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th November 2021, while the contracted projects are expected to commence on 22nd November 2021 and be completed by 31st March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, indicating that all interested parties are welcome to submit their proposals within the specified funding limit of £50,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can contribute innovative solutions to combat loneliness in Worcestershire. Organisations experienced in community services, health interventions, and social support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborative partners, including both single entities and consortia, can leverage this opportunity to enhance the wellbeing of vulnerable adults in the area, while also expanding their footprint in the public sector service market. ## Notice Loneliness can lead to poorer physical and mental health outcomes for individuals as well as causing emotional distress. Holt-Lunstad et al (2015) has argued that the heightened risk for mortality from lack of social relationships is greater than that from obesity highlighting that loneliness is predicted to reach 'epidemic proportions' by 2030. The Worcestershire Health and Wellbeing Board launched a strategic action plan to develop a system wide response to reducing loneliness in 2015. The People Like Us (PLUS) service to 'Reduce Loneliness in Worcestershire' is part of the vision to tackle loneliness and also forms part of a wider integrated wellbeing offer, providing specialist interventions to reduce loneliness for vulnerable adults living in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council are seeking proposals for innovative and specific projects aiming to reduce loneliness in Worcestershire. Projects should complement existing services/ interventions and should avoid duplication. Projects should consider collaborative and partnership approaches to services. Collaborative bids with one lead provider or bids from a single organisation will be accepted. Projects should complement existing services/ interventions and should avoid duplication. All projects must be delivered by 31st March 2022. Proposals should include a timescale of implementation to meet the March 2022 deadline, as well as geographical areas covered and project outline. Proposals should consider resource required within or up to the PS50,000 funding available. Further details are provided in the Service Specification - Appendix 1. 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/a1dd3337-51a6-438c-95e7-3aa3078b59c2 | | 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 13:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1dd3337-51a6-438c-95e7-3aa3078b59c2 - 18 Oct 2021 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1dd3337-51a6-438c-95e7-3aa3078b59c2 - 18 Oct 2021 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1dd3337-51a6-438c-95e7-3aa3078b59c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1dd3337-51a6-438c-95e7-3aa3078b59c2 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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