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W4174 Contract for the delivery of a community led social prescribing service to Walsall residents in specific Walsall locality areas

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Walsall Council

LOCATION

West Midlands, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,200,000

DEADLINE

February 20, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

75200000

REFERENCE

006470-2026

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Original Tender Description

The delivery of a community led social prescribing service is commissioned to address loneliness and social isolation among residents of all ages in Walsall. The service is designed to empower residents to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing by supporting them to engage in community activities and build social networks. It aims to alleviate loneliness and isolation by supporting, signposting and connecting individuals with community groups in their local area, as well as providing a range of advice and support to help people access volunteering opportunities. Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/ Community led organisations to deliver this service in the specific Walsall locality areas which are: Hub 1: North Walsall - AP 3 - Bloxwich East, Bloxwich West, Birchills Leamore, Blakenhall Hub 2: West Walsall - AP5 - Bentley and Darlaston North, Darlaston South, AP6 - Willenhall North, Short Heath, Willenhall South Hub 3: East Walsall - AP1 - Pelsall, Brownhills, Aldridge North, Rushall-Shelfield and Walsall Wood, AP2 - Aldridge and Beacon Hub 4: South Walsall - AP4 - Walsall South, St Matthews, Paddock, Palfrey, Pleck The service offers one-to-one support and a simple referral process, making it accessible for those who might benefit from it. It's part of a broader effort to create a more connected and supportive community, where individuals feel valued and included. The Hubs are delivered through a hub and spoke locality model with each hub connecting residents, to other appropriate community-based provision. The hubs provide a flexible approach and over the years have continued to adapt to meet the needs of residents. The main focus of the service is around tackling loneliness and social isolation, improving wellbeing and reducing preventable health and social care service use. It takes a "strength-based approach" to improve the social connectivity of all residents across Walsall.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidding organisation must be a Voluntary Sector/Community led organisation.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The service must deliver a community-led social prescribing service.
  • The service must address loneliness and social isolation among residents of all ages in Walsall.
  • The service must empower residents to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.
  • The service must support residents to engage in community activities and build social networks.
  • The service must alleviate loneliness and isolation by supporting, signposting, and connecting individuals with community groups in their local area.
  • The service must provide a range of advice and support to help people access volunteering opportunities.
  • The service must be delivered across specific Walsall locality areas, divided into four Hubs: North Walsall (AP 3 - Bloxwich East, Bloxwich West, Birchills Leamore, Blakenhall), West Walsall (AP5 - Bentley and Darlaston North, Darlaston South, AP6 - Willenhall North, Short Heath, Willenhall South), East Walsall (AP1 - Pelsall, Brownhills, Aldridge North, Rushall-Shelfield and Walsall Wood, AP2 - Aldridge and Beacon), and South Walsall (AP4 - Walsall South, St Matthews, Paddock, Palfrey, Pleck).
  • The service must operate using a hub and spoke locality model.
  • The service delivery approach must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of residents.
  • The service must focus on tackling loneliness and social isolation, improving wellbeing, and reducing preventable health and social care service use.
  • The service must adopt a "strength-based approach" to improve the social connectivity of all residents across Walsall.
  • The service must offer one-to-one support.
  • The service must implement a simple referral process to ensure accessibility.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The proposed service must align with the estimated contract value of 1,200,000 EUR.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-02-20 at 12:00:00 UTC.
  • The proposed service must be capable of being delivered for a contract duration of 36 months.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006470-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This tender seeks Voluntary Sector/Community-led organisations to deliver community-led social prescribing services across four hubs in Walsall to combat loneliness and social isolation.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006470-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Walsall Council seeks voluntary/community organizations to deliver a community-led social prescribing service across four hubs, aiming to combat loneliness and social isolation, improve wellbeing, and reduce health/social care service use for all residents.
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Official PDF Version
Tender Conditions006470-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Walsall Council seeks voluntary/community organizations to deliver a community-led social prescribing service across four hubs to address loneliness and social isolation among residents of all ages.
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Tender Notice
General Information006470-2026.html
Summary:
Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/Community led organisations to deliver a community-led social prescribing service across specific Walsall localities to combat loneliness and social isolation among residents of all ages.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a well-described social service initiative but suffers from a lack of explicit evaluation criteria and e-submission capabilities, impacting transparency and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds and a missing reveal date are minor legal compliance concerns.

•No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated
•Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The service description and AI-extracted requirements are exceptionally clear and detailed, outlining the scope, objectives, and operational model. The primary drawback is the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria, which is crucial for bidders.

•No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most essential information, including title, organization, reference, value, duration, and location, is provided. Requirements are well-defined. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria significantly impacts the tender's completeness.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender discloses the estimated value and provides a reasonable submission period. The requirement for 'Voluntary Sector/Community led organisations' is specific but appropriate for the service type. However, the lack of evaluation criteria and e-submission capabilities reduces overall fairness and equal access.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•No e-submission support
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical for planning. The main practical limitation is the absence of electronic submission support, which can hinder participation and efficiency.

•No e-submission support
Data Consistency90/100

The tender exhibits good data consistency with logical dates and populated key fields. Minor inconsistencies include empty codes for procedure type and a missing liable person, but these do not significantly detract from overall data integrity.

•Empty codes for procedure type
•Missing liable person
Sustainability50/100

The core purpose of this tender is to deliver a community-led social prescribing service, inherently addressing significant social aspects like loneliness and wellbeing. However, the tender documentation does not explicitly include green procurement or innovation focus.

•No explicit green procurement requirements
•No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and detailed service description and requirements
Strong focus on social aspects and community wellbeing
Value, duration, and contract start date are clearly specified
Appropriate CPV code and geographical scope defined
Good data consistency for key information

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of electronic submission support
No specific mandatory exclusion grounds stated
Missing reveal date for full transparency
No explicit green procurement or innovation focus

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Implement electronic submission capabilities to modernize the procurement process and enhance accessibility.
3. Include standard mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds in the tender documentation for legal clarity.

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