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title: "Support & Connect"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# Support & Connect

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067357

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is initiating a procurement process entitled "Support & Connect" under the health and social work services category, with a focus on preventing long-term conditions and improving outcomes for residents. Located in Bournemouth, the council is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 12th August 2026, tender submissions due by 26th August 2026, and an award period ending on 26th October 2026. The planned service start is slated for February 2027. The procurement is conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure. The project’s total contract value is £700,000 with a potential extension period, bringing the maximum contract duration to five years.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with a major sub-central government authority in delivering a service that is vital to the community’s well-being. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited to this tender given the specifications and the tender's focus on social value, making it a promising avenue for business development within the health and social care sector. Businesses specialising in health services who are capable of offering 1:1 or group support services and facilitating community connections are encouraged to consider this opportunity for strategic growth and long-term engagement with the public sector.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) are seeking suppliers to provide the following service: Support & Connect BCP Council are commissioning a Support & Connect service which aims to prevent, reduce or delay the development of long-term conditions and enhance outcomes for people by providing 1:1 telephone, face to face or group support for up to 12 weeks, and connecting them to into local groups, activities and support services through a strengths-based, person-centred approach. The service will empower people to remain independent at home for longer, supporting them to live well, stay connected, and lead fulfilling lives. The planned start date is February 2027. The contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for 2 years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were to be taken, the full length of the contract would be 5 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Event – Support, Connect & Thrive Service
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Thursday 16th April 2026, 10:00am–11:30am via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Support, Connect & Thrive Service
This session is open to all providers with an interest in delivering support and community connection services across the BCP area. The service is aimed at people who are at risk of loneliness and isolation, have or are at risk of developing Long Term Conditions, including mental health needs or may find it difficult to integrate into their community. This session will provide insight into BCP Council’s future vision for the service, and will explore how this work connects with key themes such as the priorities of the BCP Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy.
The future service aims to prevent, reduce or delay the development of long-term conditions and enhance outcomes for people by providing 1:1 telephone or face to face support for up to 12 weeks, and connecting them to into local groups, activities and support services through a strengths-based, person-centred approach. The service will empower people to remain independent at home for longer, supporting them to live well, stay connected, and lead fulfilling lives.
The Support, Connect & Thrive Service tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in Spring 2026.
To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact Eliza Atyeo, Senior Commissioning Officer for Prevention and Wellbeing, by email at eliza.atyeo@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday 15th April 2026. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name.
Please note: participation or non-participation in this market engagement event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in future procurement processes. The event is intended solely to inform and engage with the market, and attendance does not confer any competitive advantage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069075-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 10:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069075-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 20:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027074-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069075-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027074-2026
  24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Documents via Supplying the South West portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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