HC2272 - GRTB Outreach and Engagement Service

Wiltshire Council is initiating a procurement process for an outreach and engagement service targeting the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, and Boater communities within Wiltshire. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method focusing on service contracts within the health and social work services industry category. Located in the UK region of Wiltshire (UKK15), this contract will begin on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2031.

A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled for 24th June 2025, providing prospective service providers with a chance to understand the project and its requirements better. Wiltshire Council is acting as the buying organisation, and the main contact is Mrs Amy Colderick, available via email for more information about the event. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with experience and capabilities in health and social work services, particularly those skilled in community engagement and outreach.

The contract seeks service providers familiar with the strategic collaboration required to engage and build trust within the specified communities while delivering cultural awareness training. Companies specialising in community support programmes, particularly those with personnel possessing "lived experience", may find themselves well-suited for this initiative. The services needed under this contract promise an investment total reaching £480,000, with a gross budget amount set at £600,000, enabling potential suppliers to gain a firm foothold in public sector contracting and expand their service portfolio.