--- title: "Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055571" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055571" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055571.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055571.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY" published: "2025-06-27" --- # Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055571 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055571) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055571.json) ## Summary The Improvement and Development Agency is seeking to enhance diversity and equity in the adult social care sector through the "Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care" project. This open procurement focuses on health and social work services and takes place in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions open until 21st July 2025. Businesses have the opportunity to engage with the project from 4th August 2025, with the contract potentially extending until 30th September 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period deadline on 7th July 2025. The tender allows for electronic submissions and adopts a below-threshold open competition method. This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses experienced in advising on workforce diversity and improving employee experiences, particularly within public and social care sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it emphasizes quality with significant weight given to it. The project aims to work alongside local council teams, thereby providing a platform for contractors to enhance their partnerships with public entities and expand their portfolio in the health and social care industry. This initiative not only opens avenues for business growth but also contributes to meaningful societal impact by promoting diversity and improving service outcomes. ## Notice This project focuses on making the most of diverse perspectives and experiences within the workforce to build bridges with communities and therefore strengthen co-production and service delivery. The PCH Workforce team seek a contractor to work alongside council adult social care teams to - * advise on ways to promote equity in experience and outcomes for people who draw on care and support. and/or * to advise on ways to improve employee experience to support retention, productivity and belonging. While the focus is on planning for improvements, a key aspect of advice will be to strengthen the councils' confidence and ability to articulate and evidence their many strengths and achievements within these themes. It is expected that the successful contractor will use Diverse by Design for adult social care as the foundation for the advice and support provided. This is a Partners in Care and Health programme that supports councils with their work to retain and support the ASC workforce and to strengthen equity in experience and outcomes for people who draw on care and support. 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./DC7ESCN846 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DC7ESCN846 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The buyer is entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months. Please note extension is not bound by geographical location. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035905-2025 | | 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 | 27 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,892 | | Lots value | £41,892 | | 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 | SW1P 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2025 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035905-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035905-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DC7ESCN846 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./DC7ESCN846 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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