CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Provision of Community Agent - Penycae

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Provision of 1 Community Agent

Penycae Community Council are in receipt of grant funding via Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board through the Regional Integration Fund (RIF) and are looking to sub-contract the provision for a Community Agent to a third sector provider to deliver the service in the ward of Penycae, Wrexham for 16 hours per week.

The purpose of the Service is to provide a Community Agent Scheme for people residing within agreed areas of Wrexham County Borough who meet the service criteria.

The successful provider will work with and support individuals in Penycae through the provision of a Community Agent and will also promote the uptake of the community inclusion grant applications which provide seed funding to community and third sector organisations to establish community activities and services for older people, the aim being to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve health & wellbeing, enabling older people to live within their homes and communities for longer

The contract will provide a Community Agent to help older people find their way to activities or services which they would enjoy or find useful. Making the most of local activities and services is a good way to keep fit, active and independent, but not everyone knows what is available. People with health or other difficulties may need that bit of help to access and benefit from activities and services available to everyone. This should be achieved through working in a person centred way and ensuring that the focus is on re-ablement / enablement, recognising individuals skills; knowledge and abilities. The Community Agent will actively build relationships with statutory, community, third sector and independent organisations i.e. Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, GPs, visiting wardens, local libraries & leisure facilities and housing, promoting access and inclusion.

The contract will commence on 1st April 2024 unless already specified above, and will expire on 31 March 2025, with option to extend. The contract will be reviewed annually and will be subject to a 3 month termination clause.

TUPE will be applicable as there is an incumbent provider delivering the service at present.

To register an application, please submit a written statement of the offer you are able to make.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139969.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

Proc 23-311

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:139969)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice