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title: "Waiting Well"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d7f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Waiting Well

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d7f

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## Summary

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a contract process for the "Waiting Well" initiative aimed at supporting adults awaiting an Adult Social Care assessment in the borough of Sefton. This project falls under the health and social work services category and was procured through a direct method without competition, below the threshold requirements. With a status of completion in the award stage, the contract, valued at £160,000 excluding VAT, runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027. The services are provided in the UK, specifically within the region covered by Sefton. This procurement process was carried out in accordance with the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing tailored support to individuals at home. Organisations with experience in sectors such as social prescribing and community connector services stand to benefit, especially if they focus on enhancing social care support systems. The "Waiting Well" initiative could particularly attract voluntary and large-scale service providers who are well-positioned to address complex care needs collaboratively within the local community. As the awarded supplier, the SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE exemplifies the type of organisation that aligns well with these objectives, showcasing capabilities beneficial for others seeking similar tenders.

## Notice

Waiting Well - CVS is currently delivering several related contracts within the borough of Sefton, which include Social Prescribing and Community Connector services. Waiting Well shares several similarities with these initiatives; however, it specifically targets adults awaiting an Adult Social Care assessment. This service will offer an enhanced model of support, providing tailored assistance to individuals within their homes, thereby addressing the needs of those who may require more than just information, advice, and signposting to alleviate isolation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057839-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057839-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057839-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://seftoncvs.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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