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title: "Central Area Council - Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Vulnerable Adults (Over 50 Years) and Older People"
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# Central Area Council - Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Vulnerable Adults (Over 50 Years) and Older People

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec76a7ed-e790-47f0-af57-2f38650d0f87

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a provider for the project titled "Central Area Council - Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Vulnerable Adults (Over 50 Years) and Older People." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, primarily addressing the needs of older adults residing in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £275,000 for a service set to commence on 3rd July 2017 and concluding on 2nd April 2020. The open procedure tender was published on 17th February 2017, and proposals were accepted until 17th March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in health and social services, particularly those with experience in community support and volunteer management. Firms that focus on innovative approaches to tackle social isolation and foster community resilience would be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on developing sustainable partnerships and enhancing community capacity, this project could also benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Within the overall context of Barnsley Council's Corporate Plan and a number of the key areas of change, Central Area Council wishes to procure a Provider to develop and deliver a service that addresses loneliness and isolation amongst adults (over 50 years) and older people who live in the five wards that make up the Central Area Council area. The wards are: Central, Dodworth, Kingstone, Stairfoot and Worsbrough. This service should build on the work undertaken over the past 3 years by the current Provider and complement existing provision in the area. The service will increase the security, independence, resilience and health and wellbeing of adults and older people who are experiencing loneliness and isolation. This approach, should in turn, contribute to a reduction in the need for Adult Social Care and other more costly services. In developing and delivering this Service, the Provider should ensure that it is contributing to the Council's Corporate priorities and achievement of outcomes. The following key areas of change, as outlined in the Corporate Plan, should also be reflected: Early help, Area Councils, Driving Behaviour Change. Sustainability, community support, use of community assets, partnership working, self-reliance and reciprocity should be built into the service design and delivery. Where needed, support should also be provided to help establish new groups and activities. Opportunities for recruiting and deploying new volunteers should also be incorporated, as should opportunities for work experience placements and apprenticeships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5512c000-8294-499c-bfb3-833228f88793 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 9GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2017 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5512c000-8294-499c-bfb3-833228f88793
- 17 Feb 2017 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5bfed4-cdbe-429f-8b56-7cbc669e76c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5512c000-8294-499c-bfb3-833228f88793
  7th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5bfed4-cdbe-429f-8b56-7cbc669e76c2
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.yortender.co.uk
  Yortender

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