Scope
Description
The Older People's Specialist Support Service is intended to provide timely short-term intervention and support to older people aged 65+ to maintain social interaction, participate in their local community and prevent decline to their wellbeing.
Total value (estimated)
- £434,360 excluding VAT
- £434,360 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional up to 2 years to no later than 31/03/2031
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional up to 2 years to no later than 31/03/2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKG32 - Solihull
Participation
Conditions of participation
n/a
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders submitted on the Solihull MBC Procurement Portal (https://solihull.my.site.com/s/)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scored Technical Questions (TQ) | Your score for the following technical return questions will be determined by applying the scored technical award criteria (in section 8.3.3 of 'ITT Part 1 - Information Pack') to your answers.... |
Quality | 90.00% |
| Scored Social Value Return | Your score for Social Value will be determined by applying the scored Social Value award criteria (in section 8 of ITT Part 1 - Information Pack) to your response in the Social Value Calculator (and... |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Solihull MBC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWC-7578-LYDG
The Council House, Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Corporate Procurement Service
Telephone: 0121 704 6089
Email: procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Website: https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government