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title: "Provision of Community Agent - Penycae"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-140653"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-22"
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# Provision of Community Agent - Penycae

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-140653

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## Summary

The Wrexham County Borough Council is looking to procure services for the provision of Community Agent in Penycae. The service aims to support older people in the community, prevent early hospital admission, and assist in building age-friendly communities. The contract will start in May 2024, with an expiry date of 31st March 2025, and the possibility of a 5-year extension. The Health and social work services procurement falls under the main procurement category, with the procurement method being open. The contract was awarded on 14th May 2024.

This tender by Wrexham County Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector and third-sector providers offering community services. Companies focusing on activities promoting social inclusion, health and well-being for older people could find this tender particularly suitable. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 13th May 2024, and the award period concludes on 28th May 2024, with communication through an online platform.

## Notice

Provision of 1 Community AgentWrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are in receipt of Welsh Government Regional Integration Fund (RIF) funding and are looking for applications from third sector providers:The purpose of the Service is to provide a Community Agents Scheme for people residing within agreed areas of Wrexham County Borough who meet the service criteria.Area's:Penycae Community Council.The successful Provider will work with and support individuals and communities in the above area of Wrexham County Borough, through the provision of a Community Agent and will also promote the uptake of the community inclusion grant applications which provide seed funding to community and third sector organisations to establish community activities and services for older people, the aim being to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve health & wellbeing, enabling older people to live within their homes and communities for longerThe contract will provide Community Agents to help older people find their way to activities or services which they would enjoy or find useful. Making the most of local activities and services is a good way to keep fit, active and independent, but not everyone knows what is available. People with health or other difficulties may need that bit of help to access and benefit from activities and services available to everyone. This should be achieved through working in a person centred way and ensuring that the focus is on re-ablement / enablement, recognising individuals skills; knowledge and abilities. Agents will actively build relationships with statutory, community, third sector and independent organisations i.e. Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, GPs, visiting wardens, local libraries & leisure facilities and housing, promoting access and inclusion.The aims and objectives of the scheme* To support older people to remain active and engaged within their communities* To prevent early hospital admission and assist with early discharge through building supportive and age-friendly communities* Community Agents will provide information, advice and support on local community activities, services and sources of support* Support for local organisations to develop services accessing the Council's community inclusion grant and external funding.* To promote and support social, health and well-being with a focus on peoples abilities, knowledge and skills through a re-ablement / enablement approach.The Provider will ensure that all aspects of their service are delivered within the principles of:A Strategy for an ageing Society 2022 - Creating Age Friendly Communities in Wales.Sustainable Social Services for Wales: A Framework for Action and The Health & Social Care Well Being Bill which promotes "preventative" services being available to people who are currently eligible to receive social care services but also to the wider population of those whom are on the periphery of services.The contract will commence in May 2024 unless already specified above, and will expire on 31 March 2025, with option to extend for 5 years. The contract will be reviewed annually and will be subject to a 3 month termination clause.TUPE will be applicable as there is an incumbent provider delivering the service at present.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140653 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 14:10 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140653
- 12 Apr 2024 at 11:30 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140653

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.avow.org

## Provenance

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