SOL - Carer Respite and Emergency Support Services Market Engagement
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process for "SOL - Carer Respite and Emergency Support Services Market Engagement". This initiative falls under the "Health and social work services" category, and aims to engage providers to expand and improve respite and emergency support services for carers in Solihull, UK, within the UKG32 region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant milestone set for a preliminary market engagement survey, due by 31st July 2025.
The process is classified under the 'light-touch' regime, suggesting a focus on flexibility and responsive services. The estimated contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, pointing to a long-term commitment to fostering improved care provision services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to the local social care landscape.
Providers with the capacity to deliver high-quality, flexible care solutions, especially those adept at person-centred and responsive service delivery, will find this tender particularly aligned to their offerings. Businesses specialising in rapid response and emergency care services for adults could significantly benefit from this initiative by providing services that underscore the council's aim to bolster support for unpaid carers and the overall health infrastructure in Solihull. Engagement through surveys will allow businesses to shape future service models, providing a strategic opportunity for those looking to expand their influence and contract portfolios within the public sector care services.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is reviewing its current respite (short break) and carer emergency support services. We are seeking to engage with providers who can offer flexible, high-quality care and support solutions for adults with a range of needs. Our aim is to expand the capacity and flexibility of provision to better reflect the diversity of our unpaid carers and those they support.
The review aims to identify opportunities for flexible respite support, ranging from a few hours to up to two weeks and an emergency response provision to support carers in the event of crisis. Carers have expressed a need for services that can be booked in advance (e.g., for holidays) and accessed at short notice when plans change. We invite providers to complete the survey to help shape future service models and commissioning approaches.
The Council is open to exploring a range of contracting models and welcomes market insight on how best to structure future arrangements.
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The contract period is three years.
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