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title: "Delivering Adult Social Care in the South West - Challenges and Solutions"
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# Delivering Adult Social Care in the South West - Challenges and Solutions

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05668d

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## Summary

The "Delivering Adult Social Care in the South West - Challenges and Solutions" procurement process, commissioned by the Improvement and Development Agency, has been completed. This process aimed to enhance understanding and provide strategic insights into adult social care within the South West of England. The focus was on examining the regional impact of demographics, local government decisions, and other unique factors compared to other English regions. This initiative was targeted at institutions within the health and social work services industry, particularly in locations spanning from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. The contract, awarded to the Oxford Brookes University, Institute of Public Care, follows a limited procurement method and is valued at £42,925, with the potential for a six-month renewal at the buyer's discretion, and it is expected to run from 15th July 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations and consultants specialising in strategic health and social care solutions, as it offers a chance to meaningfully contribute to shaping the future of adult social care in a distinct geographic region of the UK. Businesses with expertise in demographic analysis, economic assessments, or those offering innovative care models may find this type of contract particularly advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their footprint within the sector. Engaging in such projects not only aligns an organisation with influential governmental bodies but also positions it as a key player in the conversation about national social care strategies and improvements.

## Notice

ADASS Southwest covers 15 upper tier or Unitary Councils from Gloucestershire in the north, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to the east and the Isles of Scilly to the south. In order to assess where strategic investments will be best directed the Adult Improvement Board, and the Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS SW) are seeking to commission an Evidence Base analysis of factors influencing and impacting on the region and in particular the ability of adult social services to ensure the right care and support is available. This will consider a review that was produced in January 2012 that examined a number of similar areas. 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968640230

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043256-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,925 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043256-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043256-2025
  25th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968640230
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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