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title: "Community Connectors"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2a41dbb-9b0c-44ae-b40f-c9006b8726d9"
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buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Community Connectors

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2a41dbb-9b0c-44ae-b40f-c9006b8726d9

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## Summary

The Wirral Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the "Community Connectors" service, aimed at addressing social isolation and promoting mental health and wellbeing among residents. The tender is classified under health and social work services and has a total contract value of £5,000,000. The tender period closes on 27th June 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 30th July 2019 and run until 31st January 2025. The service will be delivered across the North West region of the United Kingdom, where the successful provider will be required to establish a network of community connectors.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for experienced service providers in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on community engagement and support services. Companies that are able to foster strong collaborations with third sector organisations and provide outreach services will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to community wellbeing while potentially expanding their operational footprint and client base in the North West region.

## 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/8632838d-fae9-4892-8495-28ca29c86b6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2019 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 28 May 2019 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8632838d-fae9-4892-8495-28ca29c86b6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8632838d-fae9-4892-8495-28ca29c86b6e
  28th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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