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The Council has ambitions to deliver a technology enabled lives programme at scale to drive its prevention agenda and support people who may draw on care and support to maximise their level of independence and autonomy and reduce the need for paid for care services. The support ERYC require to start this process is the development of a business case that includes: STAGE ONE • Establishment of the goals for the work/establishing the problem statement • An overview of the landscape for delivery of technology enabled lives STAGE TWO • The financial cases for or scaling up technology enabled care in terms of reducing existing support requirement. • A recommended way forward or list of options for consideration The contractor is also required to develop products/opportunities that can be shared with other councils, as a result of this work. Outcomes: • ERYC have a clear view of the current issues that they intend the development of assisted living technology will have impact upon • EYRC have a robust business case, developed to meet their specific needs and wishes, that can be used to present to corporate leaders and elected members. • The business case can be used to direct the implementation of the next stage of assistive technology in ERYC Outputs • A Stage one report • A business case, on the template provided by ERYC (with appropriate appendices) • An end of project report that encapsulates Stage One and Two learning and outcomes Products (these could be publications, webinars, slides, templates) that can be used by other councils to further develop their understanding and planning in the area of assisted living technology. The specifics of these will be decided in conversations with PCH and the contractor, at commencement and during the work. Mandatory: • previous, relevant experience and current knowledge of the assistive technology landscape. • Knowledge of adult social care and the priorities and responsibilities of councils. • Experience of working with a council to improve/develop their Assistive Technology offer In you submission please incorporate examples and evidence of all of the above within your answer to the following: In no more than 650 words, explain how you would undertake each stage of this proposal, including working with stakeholders, risk management and scope management. Describe how you might go about developing resources for wider use, alongside this specific work with ERYC. Please submit your tender documents along with the completed relevant documents as requested in the ITT on the Panacea procurement portal.

PCH wish to procure an operational review of the Long-term care and Support Service on behalf of Medway council to enable • A clear understanding of why the large backlog of reviews persists (further described below) • Evidence-based options to restore compliance and performance and variability of experience • A realistic plan to reduce the backlog at pace • Improved workforce deployment and operational grip • Reduced statutory and regulatory risk This work aims to provide an understanding of the issues causing the backlog, a number of options for improving the situation and reduce the risk of Statutory non-compliance and poor experiences of residents of Medway. We require an experienced contractor that can work alongside Medway’s Leadership and PCH to develop and deliver a focused, time-limited operational review of the Long-Term Care & Support Service Outputs. There will be a mid-point report, which will alert Medway to any early findings. In addition, there will be a final report (in a format to be agreed with Medway and PCH) that will cover: • An evidence based and detailed assessment of the root causes of backlogs • An assessment of workforce deployment and whether it could be improved • An assessment of whether management oversight is sufficient and how it can be improved • A rigorous testing of current plans to address the backlogs and their likelihood to succeed (including the impact and risk of transferring staff to the Targeted Review Team) • An assessment of statutory and regulatory risk (including DOLS) • A set of recommendations that bring together findings and maps out a proposed plan. You will need to demonstrate with evidence that you meet the below mandatory criteria. • Senior level experience of adult social care • Previous relevant experience and understanding of statutory guidance and regulations in adult social care that are relevant to this task • Previous relevant experience of data analysis, process flow and causal analysis within a similar environment and task In less than 600 words please describe, with examples, how you would: • Devise the methodology for this task • Present the outline methodology including what you believe to be the key issues and risks • Describe how you would present a final report that was of immediate use to Medway (what aspects would be essential and how might you do this?) Your tender documents along with other completed documents as requested in the ITT will need to be submitted on the Panacea procurement portal before the closure date.

The LGA delivers a programme of children’s services leadership support to councils and corporate and political leaders. To support delivery of the LGA’s programme of children’s services leadership support to councils and corporate or political leaders through provision of associate support to councils, specifically (but not exclusively) in children’s social care and SEND. The Regional Children’s Improvement Adviser will be required to: Work closely with the LGA children’s improvement advisors who focus on SEND and corporate leadership to ensure a coherent offer of support. Build a wider understanding of the LGAs improvement support to ensure a coherent and co-ordinated offer to councils. Develop strong relationships with councils and corporate and political leaders in a region to build a clear understanding of need in children’s services, to support leadership, identify innovative solutions, broker improvement strategies, and ensure they are delivered. Build a direct relationship with the regional improvement and innovation alliances (RIIAs) in terms of strategic planning, intervention and resources, and to provide support and challenge to the delivery of regional plans. Provide constructive challenge to local and regional approaches and priorities. Identify and support councils at risk of failure. Work with the LGA’s children’s improvement team to commission additional capacity and expertise to improve services for children. Ensure best practice and learning is shared. Contract dates: The date for commencement of the Services is: 1 June 2026 The date for completion of the Services is: 31 March 2027, with the option to review and extend for an additional 1 year Fee: The Fee for the performance of the Services (together with any services necessary or reasonably incidental to such Services) is £700 excluding VAT. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will also be paid. (Greater detail of the Services are set out in attached draft contract inAppendix 2).

The LGA will run two leadership essentials courses during 2022/23 on "Leadership Essentials: Economic Growth", we require a facilitator to co-design the programme and deliver the events. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The LGA is looking for one or more providers to design and deliver a coaching programme to a cohort of 20 disabled councillors. This will build on the success of the first coaching programme for disabled councillors delivered between January and June 2022, to meet the changing needs of our local leaders. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The purchaser is seeking a provider to undertake consultancy support to help Barking and Dagenham understand how to support local businesses to engage and reduce carbon emissions and access opportunities for green and sustainable growth. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The purchaser is seeking a provider to undertake consultancy support to help North Warwickshire Borough Council in its development and delivery of a refreshed Economic Development Strategy. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The purchaser is seeking a provider to undertake consultancy support to help Middlesbrough Council raise the bar in terms of quality and volume, allied with an enhanced employment, F&B and leisure offer - to support the attraction and retention of young professionals. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The Local Government Association is commissioning a Provider to provide promotional content for the National Graduate Development Programme for use in its next marketing campaign for Cohort 25. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The Purchaser is commissioning a Provider to create a refreshed Local Leadership Framework as set out in the specification. This will include the research to develop the framework, and the writing of the framework Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The buyer is seeking a provider to undertake consultancy support to help South Hams District Council with the development of a marine decarbonisations and economy strategy. This strategy must be cost effective, deliverable, exemplary, and transformational in its ambition, with all activities completed by March 2025. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The purchaser is seeking a provider to undertake research and produce a report on the business environment in North East Lincolnshire which assesses the strategic needs of the borough to implement interventions for growth and investment. This should investigate how the working environment of businesses has changed since Covid-19, assess the town centre voids and potential need for repurposing existing property, and develop an understanding of the need for more industrial space. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The purchaser is seeking a provider to support Rother District Council understand what emerging opportunities exist for economic and business growth in rural areas that can be deployed throughout environmental, and landscape protected areas. This should consider the growing role of viticulture and what the future might be for this sector in Rother, the impact of Brexit on the rural labour market and knock on effect to the rural economy as well as an understanding of the hidden rural economy and impact of unregistered businesses. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The LGA is seeking to appoint a supplier to develop a Local Government Digitalisation Almanac. The aim of the almanac is to educate, signpost and build a shared understanding of what strategic outcomes should be pursued to achieve effective local government digitalisation. The almanac will assist councils to build a strong digital culture, prioritise work programmes, self-assess strategic aims, mitigate common challenges, and learn from best practice. The almanac content must be accessible, interactive, easy to navigate, and convey complex topics in an easy and simple to understand format. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

A 2-hour virtual workshop for the south west region on "Integrated Care Partnerships: How we can improve outcomes for local people of all ages and communities through ICPs and ICP Strategies". Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

To develop business case materials on reablement and home-based intermediate care, including describing good practice, benefits and return on investment of these systems Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The purchaser is seeking a provider to undertake an independent review of Great Yarmouth Borough Council's Economic Growth Strategy to ensure that it remains fit for purpose and that it integrates best practice found elsewhere. This will include undertaking an independent review of the Economic Growth Strategy and providing recommendations for refinements and/or amendments to the strategy, to the prioritisation of activity/interventions and the process around strategy formulation and delivery planning. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

This tender opportunity is to design and deliver a Leadership Essentials Programme both in-person and virtually on the topic of Digitalisation. The Local Government Association offers a range of leadership development programmes to support and develop local councillors. These programmes provide opportunities for councillors to network, reflect, learn, and challenge themselves. We are seeking a provider who will co-design and facilitate a programme for elected members to help explore their role as digital champions, strategic and civic leaders with regards to local government digitalisation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

As part of the LGA's Economic Growth Advisers Programme, the LGA is seeking an experienced organisation to support SELCP conduct a study to understand what interventions would be required to 'add value' to the local economies across the region and central to that; support their thinking around the 'creative industries' sector and for Boston as an ideal 'creative/media village' location. Specifically, to look at: 1)The component parts of supply side; the appetite within FE, HE, wider education provision and key stakeholders to support the pipeline of skills development. 2) The demand side; the opportunity to create a creative/media village as a learning environment and work space ecosystem for new and existing creative/media businesses and the multiplier effect arising from this sector. 3) Identify what, if any business support packages are available locally, regionally and nationally to support and stimulate this sector to grow in Boston and across the wider SELCP. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

A project to assess the economic growth opportunities and challenges in the Pendle Borough and identify options for how the council can best pursue them in a strategic, co-ordinated and value for money way. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.