Published date: 17 February 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

  • Social services - 85320000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP240267381

Published date

17 February 2017

Closing date

13 March 2017

Contract start date

1 July 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Within community settings which include targeted enabling for vulnerable and socially isolated groups and admission avoidance signposting and support. The Care Navigator service will provide a supported signposting and short term support function to Service Users who are usually 65 and over. The Provider will receive identified Service Users who would benefit from support, typically provided outside of statutory health or social services. The aim is to support people to remain safe and independent at home, improve health, wellbeing & financial security and reduce use of statutory services.

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Caroline Hall

Address

Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
TF3 4JA
UK

Telephone

01952381153

Email

caroline.hall@telford.gov.uk