UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

This market engagement aims to gather insight from structural engineering providers to help the Council design an effective procurement approach for calculation checking and emergency dangerous‑structure support services.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are interested in assessing the market to determine what model would be most effective in delivering of a Specialist Perpetrator Intervention and Disruption service. We want to hear from specialist providers with expertise in delivering perpetrator intervention and disruption services to support the reduction of domestic abuse–related harm in Solihull. We are also interested to hear from organisations who deliver Perpetrator Intervention and Disruption services elsewhere.

Our aspiration is to have all supported living placements made through the framework where providers have equal opportunity to bid for work and people who draw on services have choice over who, where and how they are supported to live. Solihull wants people to receive the support they need, when they need it and for as long as it is needed. We want people to maximise their independence and remain in their homes for as long they want to or can do so We want to work with providers who can demonstrably support people to achieve their outcomes and seek solutions when challenges and issues arise that affect the existing support plan.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to follow the most suitable provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to award this contract. The award decision-maker(s) are Director of Public Health, Education and Inclusion. The service required is to carry out a 6-month pilot of the Enhanced Health Check service model in Solihull, described below. The pilot is strictly limited to a duration of 6 months only with no further follow-on. Once concluded, an evaluation of the pilot will be used to inform future service design and delivery. The Enhanced Health Check service model pilot comprises: 1. NHS health checks To undertake a targeted approach to work on behalf of all practices in Solihull to increase the uptake and delivery of NHS health checks. The provider will require access to all clinical systems and will agree with practices a process to undertake the following: • Case finding • All communication with patients (invitations to health check appointment, query handling) • Patient follow up All health checks will be undertaken by qualified HCAs, using Point of Care Testing equipment to enable results to be discussed at the health check appointment. 2. Post health check GP appointments To develop/use an escalation criteria to identify patients who would benefit from GP intervention following an NHS health check. Where the criteria is met, patients will be offered a GP appointment/s where the following will be undertaken: • Initiation of treatment • Stabilisation of treatment • Health promotion 3. Access to complimentary services To work with other services to ensure that patients have the opportunity to access complimentary services where appropriate. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is up to £85,000. This contract is to carry out a pilot and will not extend beyond 6 months duration. Main CPV code: 85323000-9 Representations by providers to be considered as the "most suitable provider" should be sent to the Corporate Procurement Service, Solihull MBC via email procteam@solihull.gov.uk by midnight on Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Regional framework agreement utilising the national contract. National residential accommodation with individual care always provided to children and young people throughout the day.

Regional framework agreement utilising the national contract. Assessments of young people undertaken at 16 to provide supported accommodation. Accommodation will be regional and allow support workers to provide support to young people when required.

The contracting authority is seeking a competent and experienced contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance, statutory servicing, reactive repairs, and 24/7 emergency call-out services for a portfolio of passenger and platform lifts installed across multiple properties (including residential and public buildings). The contractor will be responsible for ensuring all lifts are maintained in accordance with current legislation and best industry practice, including compliance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and manufacturer specifications. The contract will also include minor repairs, fault diagnostics, reporting, and support in lifecycle planning for lift assets. This opportunity may be suitable for suppliers with a strong track record in public sector lift maintenance, with adequate capacity to deliver across a dispersed estate. Full asset lists and site locations will be provided at the tender stage.

Solihull Council’s Chelmsley Wood Net Zero Neighbourhood (CWNZN) project is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Local Net Zero Accelerator (LNZA) program. This program is funded through the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The aim of the LNZA programme is to develop a replicable funding and delivery model for creating low carbon energy communities on a street-by-street or neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood basis. CWNZN is one of seven demonstrator neighbourhoods that have been funded across the WMCA region. Solihull Council wants to engage with the market to determine what model would be most effective in delivering personalised engagement with residents on net zero housing interventions and the co-benefits to residents’ health and wellbeing. We want to learn from organisations currently delivering services in this area. This market engagement also provides the opportunity for organisations to specify their interest in delivering services in Solihull.

This is not a call for competition. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are interested in consulting with the market prior to tendering for the provision of hard facilities management and delivery services covering all building, mechanical and electrical engineering requirements.SMBC have published a market engagement event on CSW-JETS, the Council’s e-tendering portal run by In-tend. The link to CSW-JETS is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Registration. The project reference is SOL - 16293. The suppliers do not need to express an interest to participate in the market engagement event, any supplier will be able to access the link to register on CSW-JETS and download and respond to the questionnaire. Please note that anyone that chooses not to participate in the market engagement will not be excluded in the tender, and that a separate project on CSW-JETS will be set up to invite bids along with a Contract Notice advertising the opportunity at the time we go

This market engagement exercise is being undertaken by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) to obtain expressions of interest from potential suppliers that could supply goods to its Lyndon Distribution Centre (LDC) Stores through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) it is looking to set up in the near future. This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process. Information received will be treated in strictest of confidence and will not be made available to bidders once a tendering process has begun. Potential suppliers should register on the council's e-tendering portal www.csw-jets.co.uk (if suppliers have not already done so) and log in, view the project and read the briefing note in order to express an interest . Details about registration for CSW- JETS are attached.

Solihull Council wants to engage with the market to determine what model would be most effective in delivering personalised housing related support for young people without dependents who are homeless / at risk of homelessness, and whether anything else needs to be considered in the development of the service specification. We want to learn from organisations currently delivering services for our target client groups. This market engagement also provides the opportunity for organisations to specify their interest in delivering services in Solihull.

The Council’s Licensing Team is responsible for a range of statutory services including hackney carriage/private hire (driver, vehicle and operator), scrap metal collector and street trader licensing. In addition, the Council issues personal licences for people wishing to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol. These licence holders all require some form of badge or licence plate to identify either themselves or their vehicle. Therefore, the Council will be inviting Tenders for the necessary supplies, equipment, and any associated software/services required, to enable the Council to create, customise, issue and affix licences. The products will include (as a minimum), vehicle plates, brackets (or other fixings to secure the plates), licence cards/badges and any supplementary products such as lanyards/clips for the badges. Additional items such as the means of customisation may also be included in the scope (if required).

The purpose of the contract will be to ensure that decisions requested under S202 of the Housing Act 1996 are made on behalf of SMBC by a suitably qualified and experienced independent expert who is able to offer an impartial and objective review process. The service provider shall effectively discharge SMBC’s duty under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002, the Localism Act 2011 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) by making and detailing all relevant enquiries; writing review decision letters and adhering to all of the relevant legislative and other legal requirements (including ‘The Homelessness (Review Procedure etc.) Regulations 2018’). This will include having due regard to any additional relevant guidance which may be issued by the Government in relation to aspects of the service.

PME to understand the availability, capability, and readiness of providers who can offer a digital recording support tool. We are looking for a solution that: • Enables recording of conversations (e.g., between practitioners and families or between professionals). • Is compatible with commonly used devices such as laptops and smartphones. • Can generate summaries of discussions, including meetings, in line with our casework templates. • Can export outputs directly into formats that align with our internal recording standards.

SMBC provides essential community equipment to support independent living and hospital discharge. The current contract is due for renewal, and the Council is exploring options to enhance service delivery, compliance, and value for money. The future contract may include: • Planned Preventative Maintenance • LOLER inspections (every 6 months) • Reactive repairs • Out-of-hours support (24/7/365) • PAT testing • Installation and minor adaptations (e.g., ceiling track hoists, modular ramps) • Data recording and reporting via IT platforms (e.g., TCES) Key Objectives • Ensure statutory compliance (LOLER, Health & Safety) • Improve service responsiveness and reliability • Enhance customer satisfaction and accessibility • Support sustainability and social value outcomes

The Council is intending to commission information and advice services for people in Solihull to meet the needs of Adult Social Care, offering a general advice service which is accessible to residents, alongside targeted, specialist services delivered to communities. The scope of the service is currently under review and may contain: • Improved health and wellbeing – for example, tenancy advice and support, safe housing support, supporting people in food poverty, supporting people in crisis to access further support, support to people with cognitive impairment, mental health guidance, low level information and guidance for those with long term conditions and disability, promoting healthy lifestyles, information and guidance on direct payments. • Increased capacity and ability to cope – connecting people with community groups, support to retain safe housing, self-advocacy, work with other local support offers, identify national suppor

Tailored support for Afghan arrivals under the ARP scheme, focusing on resettlement and access to essential services. This includes help with housing, health, education, employment, and community integration, tailored to the specific needs of Afghan families and individuals.

Promotion, employment and register maintenance of Personal Assistants to support the social care funding element of the Direct Payments Support Service.

Promotion, employment and register maintenance of Personal Assistants to support the social care funding element of the Direct Payments Support Service.

Concession contract for vendors sufficiently experienced and qualified for designated Solihull Parks covering Ice Cream, Refreshments and food