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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service, aimed at providing short-term intervention and support services for individuals aged 65 and over. The process involved an open, below-threshold competition within the social services sector, under the 'light touch' regime. The service is to be delivered in Solihull, United Kingdom (UKG32 region), with a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2029, with an extension option up to 31st March 2031.
The procurement process, governed by the UK's legal framework (UKPGA 2023/54), concluded with the award to Age Concern Solihull t/a Age UK on 1st December 2025. A total of nine bids were received, with three reaching the final stage. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for companies adept in providing specialised social services and fostering community involvement among the elderly.
The contract's focus on enhancing social interaction and wellbeing aligns well with businesses capable of delivering value in these areas, including large enterprises and those specialising in social and community services. The open competition welcomes submissions from SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Businesses with strong technical competencies and a focus on social value are likely to perform well, given the weightings applied to technical quality and social value components in the evaluation criteria.
Optional up to 2 years to no later than 31/03/2031
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The contract period is three years.
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