Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 102490-2026
Better Care Fund VCSE Integrated Wellbeing Pathways SC, HI & W/2025/93
- Value
- £2.8m
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- West Midlands
- Lots
- 2
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2030
In plain English
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board want local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise providers to run adult (18+) wellbeing support in Stoke-on-Trent, split into two lots: home-visit community support, and hospital discharge and neighbourhood support. The contract runs for 3 years from 1 July 2027 with two possible 1-year extensions, worth up to £2,786,410 over the full term (up to £557,282 a year).
Good fit for: Local voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisations providing adult wellbeing, home-visit or hospital discharge support, alone or in a partnership.
- Aimed at local voluntary and community sector providers
seeking providers within the local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector
- Seven-day responsive service required
Operate a responsive seven-day service model.
- Needs strong local links and partnership working
Providers will need strong links with local communities and referral partners, experience of collaborative working, and the ability to share outcomes and performance.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking providers within the local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to deliver the Better Care Fund (BCF) funded VCFSE Integrated Wellbeing Pathways service for adults aged 18+. The new model has been developed through engagement with VCFSE organisations and health and care partners and aims to provide a more integrated and person-centred approach to supporting local residents. The proposed contract term is 3 years, with the option to extend for a further two 1 year periods (3+1+1). The estimated annual contract value is up to £557,282.00 with a maximum potential contract value of £2,786,410.00 over the full contract term. The service will be delivered through two lots: Lot 1: Community Support and Development Annual Value: Approximately £285,282.00 A minimum of £30,000 per annum of the annual contract value above will be ring-fenced for use to support this approach. Through predominantly home visits, this lot provides responsive and preventative support that helps individuals maintain independence while fostering stronger community capacity and connections. Providers will be expected to: • Deliver responsive short-term wellbeing support, primarily through home visits. • Support socially isolated, vulnerable and at-risk residents. • Connect individuals with voluntary, community, faith and statutory services. • Identify emerging unmet need within communities. • Strengthen communities by working with local partners to develop sustainable community-based solutions and support networks. • Deliver flexible and innovative approaches that respond to local needs and circumstances. • Operate a responsive seven-day service model. Lot 2: Integrated Hospi…
Getting the documents
procontract.due-north.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 29 Oct 2026.
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