Scope
Reference
SOL30092
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.
Contract 1. SOL30092 SOL Older People's Specialist Support Service 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £434,360 excluding VAT
- £521,232 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to two years extension to no later than 31/03/2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UKG32 - Solihull
Information about tenders
- 9 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Age Concern Solihull t/a Age UK
The Core Central Library Building Homer Road
Solihull
B91 3RG
United Kingdom
Email: info@ageuksolihull.org.uk
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. SOL30092 SOL Older People's Specialist Support Service 2026
Contracting authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- 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