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title: "Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton - VEAT Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf5"
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# Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton - VEAT Notice

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf5

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton under a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice. The contract, valued at £356,172 for a three-year period from 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2028, has been awarded to Age UK Mid Mersey. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and aims to support older people (50+) in Halton, UKD71, enhancing their health, social inclusion, personal independence, and connectivity. This direct award follows best practice guidelines and includes a 10-day standstill period following the VEAT notice published on 30th January 2025.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in services for older adults. Firms with strengths in health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and community support can benefit from this stable, long-term engagement. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the maturity and specialised nature of the current arrangements with Age UK Mid Mersey. Business entities focusing on similar demographic needs or looking to extend their market reach in regional public health initiatives would find such contracts advantageous.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) to inform the market of the Authority's intention to award a contract for an additional period of 3 years (no extensions), to the incumbent Age UK Mid Mersey for the Provision of a Wellbeing and Engagement Service that supports older people (50+) across the borough, in an holistic way, to 'Live Well' across the thematic areas of: * Health and Wellbeing * Social Inclusion * Personal Independence * Staying Connected This extension aims to maintain continuity and stability of service provision. The annual contract value is PS118,724.00 and the total contract value for the period of 3 years PS356,172. This would be a direct award for the next three years with Age UK Mid Mersey with a contract covering the period 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT Notice for the award of an additional contract to extend its existing contract service with the current incumbent provider for a further 3 years, as the service has been in place for many years and provides a reputable point of contact for older people across the borough. This extension aims to maintain continuity and stability of service provision. This would be a direct award for the next three years with Age UK Mid Mersey with a contract covering the period 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004655-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £356,172 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £356,172 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK MID MERSEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004655-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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