Local Government Association: Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest – Challenges and Solutions

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Notice Summary

Title:	Delivering Adult Social Care in the Southwest – Challenges and Solutions
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Local Government Association
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	In the light of particular challenges facing local government, the economy (including seasonal pressures), rurality, demographics, housing, tourism and from health, the review will consider: •how councils are tackling new models of care, increase in complexity and demand, which effect the future funding of adult social care and the impact of the change over the last 5 years •if the unique and combined factors across the Southwest compared to other parts of England might give insight into changes in approach, by Councils, to social care. Our aim is to improve our understanding of the economy and market with a more detailed line of sight on managing risk and improving quality. Overall, the strategic questions this work will need to answer are: •what are the strategic differences between the Southwest and other regions in England. •to what extent are the Southwest demographics, economy and local decisions impacting on Adult Social Services’ ability to support those who draw on care and support, including helping ageing citizens to stay independent; •what are the anticipated future pressures expected from national policy changes to the economy and households and what factors should be considered to meet the emerging pressures; and •where, as a region, are we better collectively focusing our efforts to meet the changing demand and increasing financial pressures whilst improving the quality of services available. The final report will be used to enhance understanding of the nature and evolution of social care in the Southwest. To provide new insight into possible solutions to address or overcome barriers to the quantity and quality of services. To support consensus building regionally and nationally for investing in the region’s social care.
Published:	28/05/2025 20:46

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UK-London: Health and social work services.

Scope

Description: In the light of particular challenges facing local government, the economy (including seasonal pressures), rurality, demographics, housing, tourism and from health, the review will consider:
•how councils are tackling new models of care, increase in complexity and demand, which effect the future funding of adult social care and the impact of the change over the last 5 years
•if the unique and combined factors across the Southwest compared to other parts of England might give insight into changes in approach, by Councils, to social care.
Our aim is to improve our understanding of the economy and market with a more detailed line of sight on managing risk and improving quality.
Overall, the strategic questions this work will need to answer are:
•what are the strategic differences between the Southwest and other regions in England.
•to what extent are the Southwest demographics, economy and local decisions impacting on Adult Social Services’ ability to support those who draw on care and support, including helping ageing citizens to stay independent;
•what are the anticipated future pressures expected from national policy changes to the economy and households and what factors should be considered to meet the emerging pressures; and
•where, as a region, are we better collectively focusing our efforts to meet the changing demand and increasing financial pressures whilst improving the quality of services available.
The final report will be used to enhance understanding of the nature and evolution of social care in the Southwest. To provide new insight into possible solutions to address or overcome barriers to the quantity and quality of services. To support consensus building regionally and nationally for investing in the region’s social care.
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./662HN26FEG

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Total value (estimated):

GBP 45,000 excluding VAT GBP 54,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
25/06/2025 to 30/09/2025
CPV Classifications:
85000000 - Health and social work services.

Contract can be extended:
Yes

Extension Date:
31/03/2026

Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 06/06/2025 Time: 17:00Tender submission deadline: 16/06/2025 Time: 17:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No

Procedure

Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

       Improvement and Development Agency, PPLL-6427-QNDD
       18 Smith Square, London, SW19 3HZ, United Kingdom
       Tel. 02071877314, Email: fiona.wileman@local.gov.uk
       Contact: Fiona Wileman

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None