Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care
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The Improvement and Development Agency is seeking to enhance diversity and equity in the adult social care sector through the "Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care" project. This open procurement focuses on health and social work services and takes place in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions open until 21st July 2025.
Businesses have the opportunity to engage with the project from 4th August 2025, with the contract potentially extending until 30th September 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period deadline on 7th July 2025. The tender allows for electronic submissions and adopts a below-threshold open competition method.
This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses experienced in advising on workforce diversity and improving employee experiences, particularly within public and social care sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it emphasizes quality with significant weight given to it. The project aims to work alongside local council teams, thereby providing a platform for contractors to enhance their partnerships with public entities and expand their portfolio in the health and social care industry.
This initiative not only opens avenues for business growth but also contributes to meaningful societal impact by promoting diversity and improving service outcomes.
This project focuses on making the most of diverse perspectives and experiences within the workforce to build bridges with communities and therefore strengthen co-production and service delivery. The PCH Workforce team seek a contractor to work alongside council adult social care teams to - * advise on ways to promote equity in experience and outcomes for people who draw on care and support. and/or * to advise on ways to improve employee experience to support retention, productivity and belonging. While the focus is on planning for improvements, a key aspect of advice will be to strengthen the councils' confidence and ability to articulate and evidence their many strengths and achievements within these themes.
It is expected that the successful contractor will use Diverse by Design for adult social care as the foundation for the advice and support provided. This is a Partners in Care and Health programme that supports councils with their work to retain and support the ASC workforce and to strengthen equity in experience and outcomes for people who draw on care and support. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-soci... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: delta-esourcing.com/respond/DC7ESCN846
The buyer is entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months. Please note extension is not bound by geographical location.
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The contract period is one year.
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