--- title: "Provision of Community Agent - Gresford Ward, Wrexham" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141336" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141336" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141336.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141336.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-09" --- # Provision of Community Agent - Gresford Ward, Wrexham Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141336 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141336) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141336.json) ## Summary The Wrexham County Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Community Agent services in the Gresford Ward, Wrexham. This opportunity, funded by the Welsh Government Regional Integration Fund, aims to support older people in the community and enhance their well-being. The contract, valued at £12,792.00 for the period June 2024 to March 2025, will involve promoting access to local activities and services, building age-friendly communities, and providing information and support to prevent early hospital admissions. This tender presents an opportunity for third sector providers to engage in a meaningful community service initiative. Businesses specialising in health and social work services or other community and personal services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently open, with a tender period ending on June 10, 2024, and an award period ending on June 17, 2024. The successful provider will be expected to align their services with the Welsh government's strategies for ageing societies and sustainable social services, contributing to the well-being of the local community in Wrexham. ## Notice Wrexham 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:Value: PS12,792.00 (Full year amount) - June 2024 - March 2025 = PS10,660.00The 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:Gresford Community Council WardThe successful Provider will work with and support individuals and communities in the above areas of Wrexham County Borough, through the provision of a Community Agent and will also promote the uptake of 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 on 1st April 2024 unless already specified above, and will expire on 31 March 2025, with option to extend. The contract will be reviewed annually and will be subject to a 3 month termination clause.TUPE will not be applicable as there is no incumbent provider delivering the service at present.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141336 (WA Ref:141336)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141336 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 - 9 May 2024 at 15:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141336 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141336 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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