Wellbeing Co-ordinators

The Better Care Fund is seeking to put in place a pilot to test the feasibility of Wellbeing Co-ordination initiative. It is intended that the successful providers will be awarded with (a) Grant(s), so a standard procurement methodology is not required. However, given that the grant(s) awarded are considered to be sizeable, it is seen as advantageous to run a process which closely mirrors the open process as described in the Public Contract Regulations 2006 (as amended). This also brings the process in line with NHS England’s guidance for making use of grant agreements.

The grants which are ultimately awarded will seek to test the viability of the Wellbeing Co-ordinator Initiative in a number of Birmingham localities as specified below:

• Lot 1 – Birmingham Eastern Federation • Lot 2 – Kingstanding • Lot 3 – Prime Minister’s Challenge Fund (south Birmingham) • Lot 4 – Sutton • Lot 5 – Modality (West Birmingham ) • Lot 6 – Hall Green

The total value of grants to be awarded as part of this process is £410,000. Note as this process is to award a grant, under Section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968, only voluntary sector organisations are eligible to apply.

The service itself aims to allow a single point of access for members of the public to access services which promote wellbeing. This may be through a GP or Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) referral. The successful organisations will be responsible for delivering and co-ordinating the Wellbeing Coordinator Initiative. It is expected that the services will be diverse in nature and that they will have a good understanding of the cultural diversity of the geographical area in which they operate.

Interested parties should register on the portal at:- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). If already registered, interested parties can use the existing registration. Once registered, organisations must express interest by a) logging-in to the Central Midlands CSU e-Tendering portal, b) selecting ‘ITTs Open to All Suppliers’, c) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, d) click on Express Interest Once you have expressed interest, the opportunity will appear in ‘My ITTs’ page where you can download documentation & construct your reply as instructed. For technical support in submitting your ITT contact the BravoSolution Help-desk on 0800 368 4850 or [email protected]

Please ensure that your completed application is received by 20th January 2016 at 1700hrs.