--- title: "St Helens Older Peoples Forum" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # St Helens Older Peoples Forum Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad589942-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The St Helens Council is seeking proposals for the "St Helens Older Peoples Forum" to address significant demographic changes within the borough, particularly the increasing number of older individuals. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th June 2016. The total contract value is £40,000, encompassing health and social work services, and the contract period will begin on 1st October 2016 and run until 30th September 2017. Interested parties are advised to refer to the documentation available through the specified online resources for further details. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting older adults and addressing issues such as isolation and care needs. Businesses that prioritise community engagement and are experienced in working alongside statutory and voluntary agencies will be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and enhance their impact within the local community. ## Notice The most significant demographic change in St Helens in the next two decades will be the increasing number of older people. This will have an impact on health and social care services such as carers, respite provision and for Bidders of long term health conditions such as COPD and dementia. It is recognised that older people have a wealth of skills, experience and knowledge that they have amassed over their lifetime. As part of integrated Health and Social Care commitment to engagement and consultation and the CCG Engagement Strategy, the views of older people across St Helens are important. This will ensure services are meeting local need and to identify unmet need and assess quality as part of the service review framework within commissioning. The St Helens Older Peoples Forum will provide a collective voice for older people in St Helens and will seek to influence and encourage the development of services which improve the quality of life of all older people in the borough. The aims of the St Helens Older Peoples Forum will be to ? Act as an independent ?voice and ?champion? for older people in the borough of St. Helens. ? Influence the policy, planning, commissioning and delivery of publicly funded health, social care and wellbeing services. ? Address key issues facing older people including isolation, loneliness, care and support needs, financial matters and accessing local services and groups. ? Work in partnership with statutory/voluntary agencies in the borough and to be at the forefront of decision making for older people. ? Inform and educate older people on issues that affect them and services provided across health and social care through the organisation of a range of consultations, events and meetings. For further information please access documentation at www.thechest.nwce.gov.uk Additional information: Deadline for enquiries is 3rd June 2016 at 15:00hrs For remainder of instructions please access documentation on The-Chest ref - DN128238 Information can be located Electronically via ?The-Chest? www.thechest.nwce.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dc5c5c-78b7-4388-9f1d-e9f4b765f0eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL | | Locality | ST.HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA10 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dc5c5c-78b7-4388-9f1d-e9f4b765f0eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dc5c5c-78b7-4388-9f1d-e9f4b765f0eb 18th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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