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title: "SOL - Community Information and Advice Services 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056966"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-06"
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# SOL - Community Information and Advice Services 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056966

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is updating its procurement plans for the "Community Information and Advice Services 2026" with a focus on adult social care services. This initiative is in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be conducted through an open procedure, thus ensuring wide accessibility for potential bidders. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting the Solihull area (UKG32 region). Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 7th October 2025, and a tender submission deadline of 13th October 2025. The project, set to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with renewal options up to 31st March 2033, promises a significant opportunity with projected total costs of approximately £8.15 million (GBP).

This procurement presents various growth prospects for businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sectors. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing community-based support, health advisory services, and financial resilience programmes would find this contract particularly suitable due to the scope emphasizing community and social services. The open procurement method ensures a competitive yet inclusive environment, encouraging diverse participation and potentially opening new avenues for businesses aspiring to expand their public sector engagements. The focus on enhancing community health outcomes and financial stability aligns with current industry trends prioritising holistic and integrated service delivery.

## Notice

The Council is intending to commission information and advice services for people in Solihull to meet the needs of Adult Social Care, offering a general advice service which is accessible to residents, alongside targeted, specialist services delivered to communities. The scope of the service is currently under review and may contain: Improved health and wellbeing - for example, tenancy advice and support, safe housing support, supporting people in food poverty, supporting people in crisis to access further support, support to people with cognitive impairment, mental health guidance, low level information and guidance for those with long term conditions and disability, promoting healthy lifestyles, information and guidance on direct payments. Increased capacity and ability to cope - connecting people with community groups, support to retain safe housing, self-advocacy, work with other local support offers, identify national support offers, support refugee and migrant communities with guidance on visas, work rights, immigration status etc., support for carers. Increased financial stability and resilience - early access to debt support and advice, support with completing forms for financial support, LPA, deputyship and appointeeship applications, budget planning and support, debt and benefits low level and specialist support, distribution of grant funding on behalf of the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 2 years to no later than 31/03/2033

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046501-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2032-08-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,792,268 |
| Lots value | £6,792,268 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOLIHULL MBC |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 11:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046501-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044408-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046501-2025
  6th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044408-2025
  30th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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