--- title: "SOL Community Information and Advice Services 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-29" --- # SOL Community Information and Advice Services 2026 Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a30.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, involves the commissioning of "SOL Community Information and Advice Services 2026", classified under the Social Work and related services industry. Set to take place in Solihull, the contract covers a period starting from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions until 2033. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks, and reflecting a completed award stage, with the final contract signed on 29th July 2026. Aimed primarily at augmenting Adult Social Care, this initiative supports areas such as health and wellbeing, financial stability, and community cohesion, with strategic implementation by Citizens Advice Solihull Bureau. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in delivering comprehensive advisory and support services, especially those adept in social work, community engagement, and financial advisory roles. Given the inclusive nature of the procurement requirements, businesses possessing the capability for large-scale outreach, specialised advice, and social value delivery are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on service accessibility, crisis prevention, and innovative engagement with diverse community groups underscores potential gains for enterprises prioritising social impact and community partnerships. ## 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 Options: Extension option up to 4.5 years to no later than 30/09/2033 Renewal: Extensions available dependent on performance and funding availability ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071727-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2032-02-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,792,268 | | Lots value | £6,792,268 | | Awards value | £6,579,440 | | Contracts value | £6,579,440 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE SOLIHULL BUREAU | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071727-2026 - 16 Jun 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056755-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 11:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030342-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 08:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030096-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071727-2026 29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056755-2026 16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030342-2026 1st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030096-2026 1st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044408-2025 - 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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