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title: "WP3105 - Empowerment. Engagement and Decision Making"
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# WP3105 - Empowerment. Engagement and Decision Making

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95143564-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Walsall Council is currently seeking one or more providers to deliver borough-wide empowerment, engagement, and decision-making services for individuals with disabilities within Walsall, including those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and autism spectrum disorders. This tender, titled "WP3105 - Empowerment, Engagement and Decision Making," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on guidance services. The procurement process is in the open tender stage, with a published date of 15th July 2015 and a tender period that ended on 18th August 2015. The estimated contract value is £200,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the contract period is set from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2018.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in guidance and counselling services, particularly those with experience in disability support and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, they can expand their service offerings and improve their presence within the Walsall area, ultimately contributing to the empowerment of individuals with disabilities.

## Notice

Walsall Council is looking to appoint one or more suitably experienced provider(s) to deliver borough wide empowerment, engagement and decision making services for individual's living in Walsall who have a disability. This includes individuals with Learning Disability (LD), Physical Disability and/or Sensory Impairment (PDSI) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The service will be delivered in 3 lots covering a number of client groups. * Lot 1 LD - Facilitate the Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB), facilitate an action group (Making Our Choice), and link with other groups and individuals, networking across the borough to map services. Ensure people with a learning disability have a voice. * Lot 2 PDSI - Facilitate the Disability Forum along the lines of a Partnership Board; facilitate an Action Group, link with other groups and individuals, networking across the borough to map services. Ensure people with a disability have a voice. * Lot 3 ASD - Facilitate a new Autism Partnership Board; facilitate an Action Group, link with other groups and individuals, networking across the borough to map services. Ensure people who have an autism spectrum disorder have a voice. The Council is looking to appoint one or more supplier(s) for this Contract. Additional information: For further information please visit the councils Etendering site at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1daeee9-93ff-4d8d-971e-f80b42dda469 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1daeee9-93ff-4d8d-971e-f80b42dda469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1daeee9-93ff-4d8d-971e-f80b42dda469
  15th July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil
- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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