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Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a Provider to support the Council to fulfil its duty with regard to the provision of non-instructed advocacy. The service is for eligible people aged 16+ who have been judged to have substantial difficulty or lack the capacity to engage with processes relating to their care, health and support services, or in deprivation of liberty situations, and do not have an appropriate individual (i.e. family member) to represent them. The ultimate goal of the service is to encourage empowerment in order that Individuals rights are secured, help them to make choices, promote the individual's well-being and ensure that their wishes are taken fully into account. In so doing, the service will promote social inclusion, equality and social justice. The tender brings together several Independent Advocacy requirements into a single contract to cover the following: • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Relevant Individual's Representative (RPR); • Care Act Independent Advocacy and • Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service Note: Advocacy under the Independent Mental Health Act (IMHA) is not included as this is commissioned jointly with Shropshire County Council. The benefits of this approach include: • A single contact point with one telephone number to enable ease of access to the service. • Ensures a knowledgeable individual answers the telephone and deals with queries efficiently. • A consistent service with streamlined processes. • The opportunity to have the same advocate where more than one type of advocacy provision is required. • To reduce duplication and improve service delivery. A single Provider, or consortium of Providers may tender for this service but must operate a uniform and consistent service delivery process as well as offer economies of scale. The Service Provider will be required to operate the service within an environment where new legislation, Court judgements and new processes will impact on service delivery. The Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) is to be introduced during the operation of this service, and the Provider will implement new working practices and workforce development as necessary to meet the requirements.

The Service shall support the Council and ICB to fulfil its duty in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 which sets an expectation that children, young people, parent/carers should be involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet special educational needs or disabilities. The Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIAS) shall provide children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parent/carers(s) with free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care on matters relating to special education needs and disability. This provision should support independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents, enabling them to take part effectively in discussions and decisions relating to their education, health and care provision. This service will ensure it is delivered in a way that ensures parents, children and young people understand their entitlement to education, health and care support under the SEND Code of Practice and within the Local Authority SEN Graduated offer.

We are seeking expressions of interest from specialist providers able to offer high quality, skilled, and person centred accommodation and support for a young man who will turn 18 in September 2026. He will require a bespoke accommodation, care, and support package to meet his complex needs as he transitions into adulthood. The young man has: • Learning disability • Autism • Phelan McDermid Syndrome (PMS) His presentation is fluctuating and complex, including: • Cycles of excited catatonia • Variable attention and engagement • Significant sensory needs • A range of behaviours of concern • Periods of regression related to PMS • Strong enjoyment of social interaction, humour, and hands on, practical activities He requires a stable, confident, well trained staff team who can provide: • Predictable structure • Relational, warm, engaging support • Skilled, specialist approaches tailored to his daily fluctuating needs Please note that all providers expressing an interest will be subject to due diligence checks, including verification of regulatory compliance, safeguarding practices, quality ratings, and financial viability. Estimated annual care and support cost is shown below as £620,000 and calculated on 3 carers 24hrs per day (maximum care package)

Major Construction Works valued up to £120,000,000 (although some projects may exceed this value). It will not include routine planned maintenance which is covered by the measured term contract and is procured separately. The nature and types of services and works that may be required may include but are not limited to those services identified by the CPV code.

Minor building works valued up to £800,000 (although some projects may exceed this value). It will not include routine planned maintenance which is covered by the measured term contract and is procured separately. The nature and types of services and works that may be required may include but are not limited to those services identified by the CPV code.

Supply of therapeutic support for children, adults and families impacted by Child Sexual Exploitation. Additional information: Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have to upload multiple documents. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all documents in an application like WinZip . No other method of submission will be accepted.

Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are seeking to commission a Foster Care Overnight Short Breaks service for children and young people (CYP) with disabilities and complex health needs across the county. The Children Act 2004 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Short Breaks Regulations 2011 require Local Authorities to provide services designed to give breaks for carers of children with disabilities. The Short Breaks offer aims to support the needs and aspirations of children and young people with disabilities, as well as support parent, carer and family wellbeing. Short Breaks provide an opportunity for CYP with disabilities to: spend time away from their carers; try out new things; have fun and make new friends; helps to support a child or young person’s social and emotional development; as well as providing them with new experiences and an opportunity to learn new skills. It is important that the short break gives the young person the opportunity to develop their independence in preparation for adulthood.  Short Break services span a range of activities, care and support options that a CYP with disabilities may need. A Short Break can last from a few hours to a few days, an evening, a weekend, and school holiday daytime activities, depending on assessed need. There is insufficient, local overnight Short Breaks across both Telford and Wrekin borough and Shropshire Local Authority areas. Therefore both Councils are seeking to jointly commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for CYP with disabilities and complex health needs in the county. This aligns to both Council’s ambition to offer regulated, local and high quality overnight respite, within a homely environment.

You are invited to bid to deliver on the NEET Engagement & Reduction Project which is funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The Council is looking to receive applications to join a multi-supplier framework to carry out the required services. A maximum of two suppliers will be selected.Telford & Wrekin Council has received confirmation of further funding for a 12-month period from April 2025. The Council is committed to supporting all our young people to have a great transition into learning and work and are looking for targeted support for our most ‘at risk’ or vulnerable young people. In many cases we can identify those young people who are at risk of becoming NEET before they leave education and work to address the barriers. Unfortunately, some young people leave school, education or training and become NEET. The claimant count in the borough for those aged 16-24 equates to 990 young people. We are seeking 2 providers to engage and support these young people, working with them to overcome barriers, and to progress them into education, training or employment. Evidence has shown that early engagement impacts positively on their future and prevents them from becoming long term unemployed. We want to retain our young people and talent, so they have successful careers in the Borough Data shows that as a Borough we have a lower than national average number of people achieving Level 2 qualifications. Further, businesses tell us that young people are not demonstrating the soft skills required for work and in some cases have unrealistic expectations of employment. We believe: • Every young person should have the opportunity to learn and fulfil their potential. • Young people should be supported into adulthood through pathways that offer skills and personal development. • Young people should feel valued in the economy, have a sense of belonging and be recognised for the contribution they make. • Ensure our young people have a sense of citizenship and want to play an active role in their local communities and the economy. • We are determined that every young person will succeed in Telford & Wrekin, and our role is to ensure it is one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve. The two providers will support young people identified as NEET (aged 16-24), working with them to overcome barriers and increasing their chances of progression. Each provider will be awarded a call off contract and be required to deliver across Telford & Wrekin. It is intended that once a call off contract has been awarded, full delivery will commence within 14 days. Entering into a Framework Agreement with a Provider shall not be deemed to imply that any Call-Off Contracts will be issued to that Provider. Admittance onto the Framework is no guarantee of any award of Call-Off Contract or services, or future ordering of any volume or value of services.

Lot 1: Short Term Supported Accommodation services for adults: • For adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with a range of needs Lot 2: Short Term Supported Accommodation services for young people: • For young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young parents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young people with mental health needs and/or mild learning difficulties Lot 3: Short Term Supported Accommodation services for adults and young people: • For young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young parents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young people and adults with specific mental health needs and/or mild learning difficulties

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking to commission a range of short term supported accommodation services for: Short Term Supported Accommodation services for adults: • For adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with a range of needs Short Term Supported Accommodation services for young people: • For young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young parents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young people with mental health needs and/or mild learning difficulties Short Term Supported Accommodation services for adults and young people: • For young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young parents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness • For young people and adults with specific mental health needs and/or mild learning difficulties The objective is to enable the Service User(s) to achieve independence, lead fulfilling lives and move on to general accommodation and thereby reduce the demand for acute services.

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Consultant(s) to undertake an options appraisal of a number shortlisted management models for the new Telford Theatre.

You have been invited to bid for the provision of facilities for a range of local meetings, conferences and training courses in central Telford. This provision will include room hire, refreshments, access to Wi-Fi, the availability of car parking, and, where required, associated equipment.

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You are invited to bid to deliver the “Business Upskilling: Sales Development” which is funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The Council/Invest Telford is committed to supporting local businesses to become more competitive. We are seeking to appoint a supplier that can deliver our requirement of increasing the ability of our local SME businesses to sell more effectively, driving growth within businesses. The project will seek to strengthen their sales capabilities through structured workshops and one-to-one mentoring. The overarching objectives of the project are to: • Improve the sales performance (increased revenue) of Telford-based SMEs; particularly micro and small businesses. • Equip businesses with the skills, knowledge and confidence to grow their customer base. • Enable local businesses to effectively respond to commercial opportunities including public and private sector tenders. • Provide tailored mentoring to address business-specific sales challenges. • Introduce and apply digital tools and techniques to enhance modern sales strategies. We aim to help participants develop their sales skills to more advanced levels with more enhanced techniques such as prospecting, negotiation and closing sales. They will be able to stand out from the competition given increased knowledge and confidence. The project has a UKSPF budget allocation of £65,000 and bidders are asked to specify the number of outputs as a stretch target of between 45 and 60 businesses supported having considered the requirement and funds available. Please read the documents in full and follow the instructions to submit your bid through the Council’s e- tendering Portal, In-Tend.

Telford & Wrekin Council wishes to engage with the market regarding the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of digital advertising Totems in high street locations across the borough. The Council is exploring an advertising-funded model with no capital outlay, where the provider funds and maintains the units and shares advertising revenue with the Council. The Council seeks to understand: - Market capability and innovation in digital Totem technology - Commercial models for income generation and revenue sharing - Experience and case studies of similar schemes in other areas - Potential for Council use of a proportion of advertising slots (e.g. 10 slots per year) This exercise is non-binding and will inform the Council's future procurement strategy.

Telford & Wrekin Council are inviting the market to an engagement event to discuss the local authority duties relating to the provision of support for victims of domestic abuse and their children under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, specifically giving effect to the local strategy for the provision of support through commissioning decisions. We invite you to a Market Engagement Event to be held on 2 October 2025 starting at 10:0 and ending at 11:30. The event will be held on Teams. If you wish to attend, please email the details of attendees (organisation names, representatives name, position, email address and phone contact) to MarketSustainability@telford.gov.uk We will then send through a diary appointment to those representatives. Attendance is limited to 3 representatives per organisation Service and procurement These services will be procured under the Procurement Act 2023 potentially using an Open Process. We are considering that the service procurement may be a two-lot process: Lot 1 Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service Lot 2 Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Service Aims The aims of the service are to ensure that everyone who is affected by domestic abuse in the Borough can access the help and support they need, when they need it, and to reduce the incidence of domestic abuse in our communities. Requirements of the service - Single Point of contact, Specialist Support for Victims/Survivors & Families, and Specialist Support for Children & Young people 2 year, 10 month contract for DA Specialist Support Service = £878,000 1 + 1 extension Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme Aims This service is for community-based services for perpetrators of domestic abuse, to increase victim safety, protect and safeguard children, and reduce perpetrator recidivism. Requirements of the service - Low - medium risk perpetrator behaviour change programme, training, support and supervision for professionals 1 year, 10 month Perpetrator Behaviour Change Programme = £182,000 dependent upon funding extension if available then 1+1 extension Draft timescales Market Engagement Notice - 21/08/2025 to 01/10/2025 Market Engagement event - 02/10/2025 Tender notice publication - 18/11/2025 Tender response deadline - 07/01/2026 Contract award notice publication - 13/02/2026 Service start date - 01/06/2026

Telford & Wrekin Council Highways Team are looking for the provision of software services which will allow the authority to monitor weather and rainfall forecast data at a local scale. At Telford & Wrekin Council the Highways Drainage and Flood Risk team undertakes the responsibilities of both the Lead Local Flood Authority, and the operational flood response of the Highways Authority. To allow us to better undertake these responsibilities, we require use of a product license which will allow The Authority to make informed decisions regarding flood response at an appropriate resolution (in time and space). The software must also allow post event data analytics of the specific flood events to allow reporting on floods in line with LLFA responsibilities under the Flood Water Management Act 2010.