Community Connector Service
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Wirral Borough Council has undertaken a public procurement process to provide a Community Connector Service aimed at addressing social isolation and promoting inclusion to improve mental health and wellbeing. Tagged under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000), this procurement is located in England, United Kingdom. The initial tender was published on 29 May 2024, with the tender period ending on 27 June 2024.
The winning contract has been awarded to Involve Northwest, with the contract active from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2031, and the award notice published on 11 March 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring competitive participation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in community outreach and social work services, particularly those with a focus on mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Although the specific opportunity is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can leverage a person-centred, community-focused approach will be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract’s substantial value of £4,308,654 signifies significant business potential for the delivery of comprehensive support services to isolated residents, thereby fostering long-term growth and resilience within the community.
The service will engage with residents who are disconnected and unlikely to access mainstream services. Through a network of Community Connectors, the service will seek to address social isolation and promote active inclusion to improve mental health and wellbeing. The service will take a person-centred approach, based on individual need and is community centred; always striving to build community resilience.
The Community Connectors will provide outreach and 1:1 support to individuals to encourage greater access to social groups and activities within the community and access to mainstream services. The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, the-chest.org.uk to participate in this exercise please register your interest in this contract. Any clarification questions should be submitted via the 'messages' section through the Chest Portal.
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The contract period is four years.
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