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title: "Community Connectors"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Community Connectors

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8fcef68-f3d0-49cd-8feb-fcd5a984bc95

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a service titled "Community Connectors" aimed at providing support to tackle social isolation and promote mental health within the communities of Wirral, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The total budget for this service is £2,176,800, covering the period from 1st February 2020 to 31st January 2023. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected to be published on 1st June 2023. Interested providers are encouraged to prepare their proposals ahead of the formal request for tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in community services, social care, and mental health initiatives. Providers with experience in establishing community engagement networks or those offering training and support for volunteer programmes will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their local knowledge and connections may provide a competitive edge in delivering effective community support.

## Notice

Wirral Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a Community Connectors Service. The service provider will establish a network of community connectors within Wirral communities to tackle the issue of social isolation and promote active inclusion to support resident mental health and wellbeing. The community connectors will provide outreach and one to one support to encourage greater access to social groups and activities within the community and existing mainstream services. The service provider will also develop a network of volunteer community connectors, providing volunteer training and a programme of volunteer support during the lifetime of the contract. The successful bidder will be expected to establish strong links with third sector organisations, community providers and health and social care services in order to effectively deliver this service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d58363-5120-46f2-b717-faeb23e44632 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,176,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 09:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d58363-5120-46f2-b717-faeb23e44632
- 9 Oct 2019 at 08:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cd6bf4-b383-4708-82d3-a987f4c0d0d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d58363-5120-46f2-b717-faeb23e44632
  9th October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cd6bf4-b383-4708-82d3-a987f4c0d0d5
  9th October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=535320e0-2d7e-e911-80f7-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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