TENDER FOR PROVIDER SUPPORT & ENGAGEMENT – GLOUCESTERSHIRE
TENDER FOR PROVIDER SUPPORT & ENGAGEMENT – GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Description
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to award a contract following a competitive procurement process for an organisation to act as the recognised representative body and to provide support and engagement services for all adult social care providers in Gloucestershire hosting regular forums, engaging with the market on the council’s behalf and providing business advice and support. Fixed value of £104,000 per annum ex VAT, contract length and extension, 3 years with an option for a further 1 year (subject to approvals and sign off) Total Value £416,000.00 Ex VAT if full contact length taken up. Please see the attachments at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ref DN813186
Total value (estimated)
- £416,000 excluding VAT
- £416,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2029
- Possible extension to 27 September 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend post 27/09/2029 for a further 12 months, subject to approvals and sign off.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 – Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKK13 – Gloucestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
8 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ref DN813186
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 85% |
| Social Value | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 – Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government