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title: "Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest - Challenges and Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05287a"
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# Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest - Challenges and Solutions

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05287a

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has initiated a procurement process titled "Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest – Challenges and Solutions". This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and will take place primarily in the Southwest region of the United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method designed for a below-threshold competition. Interested parties must submit their responses by 17:00 on 16th June 2025, with enquiries concluding on 6th June 2025. The contract, starting on 25th June 2025, is set to end on 30th September 2025, with an option for renewal up to 31st March 2026 at the discretion of the buyer. The total estimated value of the contract is £45,000, with gross costs reaching up to £54,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in health and social care service provision to expand their operations within the Southwest of England. The focus is on innovative approaches to managing adult social care amid evolving economic and demographic pressures. Companies with expertise in enhancing care models and understanding regional demographics and demand challenges will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The tender aims not only to adapt to emerging financial and service quality pressures but also to influence regional and national consensus on investment strategies, providing a unique platform for business growth through collaborative problem-solving.

## Notice

In the light of particular challenges facing local government, the economy (including seasonal pressures), rurality, demographics, housing, tourism and from health, the review will consider: *how councils are tackling new models of care, increase in complexity and demand, which effect the future funding of adult social care and the impact of the change over the last 5 years *if the unique and combined factors across the Southwest compared to other parts of England might give insight into changes in approach, by Councils, to social care. Our aim is to improve our understanding of the economy and market with a more detailed line of sight on managing risk and improving quality. Overall, the strategic questions this work will need to answer are: *what are the strategic differences between the Southwest and other regions in England. *to what extent are the Southwest demographics, economy and local decisions impacting on Adult Social Services' ability to support those who draw on care and support, including helping ageing citizens to stay independent; *what are the anticipated future pressures expected from national policy changes to the economy and households and what factors should be considered to meet the emerging pressures; and *where, as a region, are we better collectively focusing our efforts to meet the changing demand and increasing financial pressures whilst improving the quality of services available. The final report will be used to enhance understanding of the nature and evolution of social care in the Southwest. To provide new insight into possible solutions to address or overcome barriers to the quantity and quality of services. To support consensus building regionally and nationally for investing in the region's social care. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./662HN26FEG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/662HN26FEG

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: up to 6 months at buyers discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028304-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW19 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 07:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028304-2025
  29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/662HN26FEG
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./662HN26FEG
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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