Published date: 28 May 2019
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£5,000,000
Procurement reference
WIRLC001-DN406013-90347763
Published date
28 May 2019
Closing date
27 June 2019
Contract start date
30 July 2019
Contract end date
31 January 2025
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?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Wirral Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a Community Connectors Service. The service provider will establish a network of community connectors within Wirral communities to tackle the issue of social isolation and promote active inclusion to support resident mental health and wellbeing.
The community connectors will provide outreach and one to one support to encourage greater access to social groups and activities within the community and existing mainstream services. The service provider will also develop a network of volunteer community connectors, providing volunteer training and a programme of volunteer support during the lifetime of the contract.
The successful bidder will be expected to establish strong links with third sector organisations, community providers and health and social care services in order to effectively deliver this service
About the buyer
Contact name
Corporate procurement
Address
Old Market House
3rd Floor South Wing Hamilton Building
Birkenhead
CH41 5AL
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1516062000
Website
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