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title: "WP3266C - Making Connections Walsall Programme (Small Grants) - AWARD"
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# WP3266C - Making Connections Walsall Programme (Small Grants) - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87856c78-5421-4a66-9eed-99b192b3b02e

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## Summary

The Walsall Council has completed the procurement process for the "WP3266C - Making Connections Walsall Programme (Small Grants)" to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults in Walsall. This initiative falls under the industry category of social work and related services, specifically targeting community action programmes. The award was published on 4th November 2019, following an open procurement method, with the contract period effective from 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2019. The procurement focused on providers with expertise in supporting the social needs of vulnerable older individuals in the West Midlands area, with delivery addresses in postal code WS1 1TP and surrounding regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with a local understanding of the Walsall community. Companies that have experience in delivering programmes aimed at enhancing social connectedness and wellbeing for older people would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this space. Businesses that fall under the SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) or VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) categories are encouraged to explore similar tenders to expand their local impact and service offerings.

## 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 Making Connections Walsall Programme is targeted at meeting the social needs of the older adults who are lonely and socially isolated NOT SOCIAL CARE or MEDICAL needs. Providers with a local understanding of Walsall's Older population and experience of successfully supporting vulnerable older people to address their social needs and access community initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93379a0-99a7-493c-bd2c-dcac3ab3a239 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ST JOHN'S CHURCH; THE COLLINGWOOD CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93379a0-99a7-493c-bd2c-dcac3ab3a239

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93379a0-99a7-493c-bd2c-dcac3ab3a239
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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