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The Nostell Bridge southwest masonry burr wall was subject to impact damage from an errant vehicle resulting in the damage at the location of a feature buttress. The damaged wall has since been made safe and traffic management was installed on the A638 to keep traffic away from the unprotected carriageway edge (single lane running with traffic lights). The damage revealed that the feature buttress was hollow with rubble infill to approximately carriageway level. Due to extensive cracking and displacement, the brickwork was carefully dismantled to ground level behind the wall to make safe and reclaim the bricks and stone copings for re-use. The works required to repair the Nostell Bridge Burr Wall include: • Traffic management • Partial dismantling of the existing brickwork • Temporary access track to the back side of the wall (earthworks) • Site clearance (vegetation) • Excavation and underpinning existing structure for temporary stabilty • Piled foundations (contractor designed, possible additional GI required) • Reinforced concrete pile cap, buttresses and cross beams • Reconstruction of brickwork parapet using salvaged bricks • Reconstruction of feature buttress using salvaged bricks and sourcing new bricks as required, recreating the original buttress as best as possible • Reinstate salvaged coping stones with new precast concrete lintel supports • Excavate and reinstate existing highway drainage

Wakefield Council is considering options to offer emergency accommodation to single people avoiding placements into hotel. The purpose of this market consultation is to ascertain the interest of any local providers to enable an informed decision to be made in relation to any procurement opportunities available to the Council from locally based providers from across the district. Please note - Whilst specific information provided will not be used in any future procurement process, the feedback provided through this market engagement may be used to shape any specification should the Council go to the market for these services. Completion of this questionnaire and any involvement in the market engagement exercise does not confer any right or expectation that the organisation will be selected for any contract should a procurement exercise be undertaken. The Market Engagement Questionnaire is available from Yortender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com Reference: 64866

Local Authorities have general duties to promote individual well-being and to provide or arrange services to reduce, prevent or delay the development of needs (sections 1 and 2 of the Care Act 2014). The provision of a handy person service will assist the Council in its discharge of these general duties by meeting the care and support needs of residents across the Wakefield district. The main aim of a handy person service will be to: • support people to remain independent and in their own homes for longer; • reduce/prevent falls and hospital admissions; and • support timely hospital discharges. The availability of a handy person service will enable people to remain living at home, be as independent as possible and have the best possible quality of life.

Local Authorities have general duties to promote individual well-being and to provide or arrange services to reduce, prevent or delay the development of needs (sections 1 and 2 of the Care Act 2014). The provision of a handy person service will assist the Council in its discharge of these general duties by meeting the care and support needs of residents across the Wakefield district. The main aim of a handy person service will be to: • support people to remain independent and in their own homes for longer; • reduce/prevent falls and hospital admissions; and • support timely hospital discharges. The availability of a handy person service will enable people to remain living at home, be as independent as possible and have the best possible quality of life.

This is a one-off procurement by Wakefield Council for and on behalf of the Association of Directors of Public Heath, Yorkshire and the HYumber (Y&H ADPH) to appoint an experience provider that has demonstratable experience of creating a campaign similar to the focus of the one required as part of this contract brief. The provider will deliver a multi-phased marketing campaign across Yorkshire and the Humber aiming to increase people's knowledge and understanding of the real risks of gambling and gambling products, and of the harms that can result. Ultimately this should then help people to: • recognise the possibility of gambling harms in themselves or people they know, and • be able to support others or seek support for themselves. The primary aim is to help adults to increase their knowledge and understanding of the real risks of gambling and gambling products, and of related harms. To ensure the integrity of the campaign and the success through effective design and delivery of the messages that need to communicated, aligned to PCR2015 - Reg 58(17), organisations (and any members of staff appointed to work on this campaign) must not have connections to or relationships with gambling industry or its representatives (including organisations directly funded by or reliant on funding from the gambling industry) and will be asked to declare this as part of the evaluation process. It is anticipated that the contract start date will be approximately May 2023 to enable campaign delivery phases during June/July and October/November 2023. The contract will be concluded within a 12-month period (by 30th April 2024) unless there are exceptional reasons for extension which should be agreed with the commissioner e.g. due to critical/unexpected incidents. The maximum funding available for this contract is £175,000 (ex VAT). The funding is available until September 2024.

Haigh New Culvert is located underneath A637. The culvert comprises twin corrugated steel circular sections with a concrete invert taken up the sides. There are reinforced concrete headwalls and wing walls at both ends of the structure. The South West side apron has been partially washed away and undermined and the west invert is suffering from scour. The North East side apron is cracked and displaced due to a tree stump behind. The successful contractor is required to repair and replace the damaged/missing sloping side aprons and install scour protection to the West in the form of concrete bagwork and a reno matress.

Wakefield Council wishes to commission a supported housing service for people with needs around their mental health. Key aims of the Service will be: • To promote recovery and support people to build confidence and resilience • To promote independent living skills and increase the service user's ability to manage and maintain a tenancy. • To address barriers to gaining a tenancy • To promote positive approaches to health and wellbeing • To promote opportunities for training, employment and volunteering. The service will support people living in 12 units of accommodation at Woodside and Woodview in Normanton. The Council anticipates that delivery of this service will cost in the range of £152,644, - £162,644 per annum. Bids must not exceed this ceiling budget annually or in total over the contract period. Any bid that does exceed the maximum annual budget or budget available over the contract period will be eliminated from the process due to unaffordability. The length of the contact is 1 year, 8 months and 21 days (20 months and 21 days). There will not be any options available to extend the term within the contract. The maximum contract value over the length of the contract value is £280,431 TUPE will apply.

Wakefield Council is considering procurement options for a replacement Leisure Management System Software (LMSS) to help support the delivery and management of activities available in our Leisure centres to residents across the Wakefield District. The purpose of this market engagement is to ascertain the interest and the capabilities of suppliers to provide a solution with functionality to meet our needs and to help us develop our procurement strategy. This market engagement is not a call for competition or an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. Please attached market consultation document and questionnaire.

Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint suitable tenderers to sell ice cream and / or refreshments at FIVE designated Park sites for the period 17th May 2023 to 16th May 2024, with the option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. The maximum length of the Licence to Occupy could therefore be three years up to and including 16th May 2026.  Tenderers will provide an annual cost for the Licence to Occupy a site and the contract will be awarded for each site to the tenderer whose proposal represents the highest bid.

Wakefield Council are undertaking a review of the Direct Payment Support Service provision and would like to seek feedback from providers of these services to help inform what support we commission in the future.

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to provide a Social Wellbeing Service - The Service will operate within the boundaries of Wakefield District with a particular focus on Wakefield residents with a targeted approach towards communities of geography or interest who may be at greater risk of ill health through for example increased levels of deprivation and/or vulnerable groups or characteristics The Service will deliver the following direct measurable outcomes to improve health and wellbeing in the local population as a whole: • Self-reported health and wellbeing is improved • People are equipped with the confidence and tools to have a good life • Knowledge and uptake of services to increase wellbeing, self-management and independence is increased • People feel less isolated and have more opportunities for social interaction and participation • People stay independent for longer due to increased access to information and better coordinated services

The purpose of this procurement is to provide a Social Wellbeing Service - The Service will operate within the boundaries of Wakefield District with a particular focus on Wakefield residents with a targeted approach towards communities of geography or interest who may be at greater risk of ill health through for example increased levels of deprivation and/or vulnerable groups or characteristics. The Service will deliver the following direct measurable outcomes to improve health and wellbeing in the local population as a whole: • Self-reported health and wellbeing is improved • People are equipped with the confidence and tools to have a good life • Knowledge and uptake of services to increase wellbeing, self-management and independence is increased • People feel less isolated and have more opportunities for social interaction and participation • People stay independent for longer due to increased access to information and better coordinated services

Wakefield Council is looking for a service provider to deliver a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice and Support Service. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice and Support Service provides drop-in sessions, 1:1 support and activity sessions across the district in partnership with community anchors and other local community resources The key aims of the service are: • Promote good mental health and wellbeing through the '5 ways to wellbeing' approach • Provide strategies and techniques for coping and managing mental health • Promote the independence of people accessing the service • Promote and support positive engagement with local communities • Enhance recovery from low level mental health needs, by providing an alternative or complementary service to other mental health provisions • Reduce and delay the need for additional services • Promote and develop mechanisms for the delivery of peer support The service is available to people who: • Are residents in the Wakefield District • Aged 16 years and over • Would like support and advice with their mental health and wellbeing. Through this service we are improving and maintaining service users physical and mental health, ensuring we safeguard people and making sure they feel safe, responsible and empowered. The service will support the Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership and the Wakefield District Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-25 that focuses on the importance of improving people's health and the need to commission a community based mental health and wellbeing advice and support service. It is expected that the service will operate initially for the period 1st October 2023 - 30th September 2027, with an option to terminate or to extend for up to a further three years (at the Councils sole discretion) It is possible that TUPE might apply. Tender Documents and information can be accessed via YORtender: YORtender (eu-supply.com) Reference: 72750

Wakefield Council is looking to procure a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice and Support service. The procurement process being undertaken is based upon the "open" tendering procedure as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement process falls under the Light Touch Regime as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Regulation 74-77. The Authority is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3. It is anticipated that the new contract will commence on 1.10.2023, initially for a period of 4 years with the option to extend up to a further 4 years. It is possible that TUPE might apply.

The Council is looking to develop a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Pseudo DPS) of qualified providers who are able to deliver services to people with ISF's. Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the Pseudo DPS. To establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS), the Council is required to undertake a three-stage process. Stage 1: Establishing the PDPS -- The Council shall advertise the opportunity to be appointed to a PDPS for the provision of ISF Services. Applicants will have 30 days to respond accordingly to the opportunity during the initial establishment of the PDPS, in preparation for the provision of ISF services. Stage 2: Once the PDPS goes live, applications can be submitted throughout the lifetime of the PDPS . Applications will be accessed quarterly (November, February, May and August) Stage 3: Awarding of individual contracts The person / individual (or their representative) can: • Choose the Provider. • Work with then Provider to use their ISF in a flexible way to meet outcomes and support needs. • Use their ISF to pay for support from different organisations if they want to. The services required under this procurement fall within schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) and are therefore not bound by all of its requirements. The Council will follow its own modified version of the Dynamic Purchasing System process prescribed under regulation 34 for setting up and running this provision. This modified process reflects the personal needs of service users and maintains the principles of fairness, openness and transparency. Please note that this is not a competitive process and there is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed. Please note, Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement. It is expected that the Individual Service Fund (PDPS) will operate initially for the period 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2026, with an option to terminate or to extend for up to a further two years (at the Councils sole discretion) e.g., 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2028. Application form and information can be accessed via YORtender: YORtender (eu-supply.com) Reference: 62706

Early Market Engagement Wakefield Council is considering procurement options for a SHEQ Reporting System to hold compliance documents in a library, including policies, procedures, risk assessments etc. Enable all users to input accident and incident details and enable subsequent investigations and reports to be produced. The purpose of this early market engagement is: To gain feedback on our proposed requirements To understand the level of interest in our contract To understand any market risks which may impact on our procurement

Early Market Engagement Wakefield Council are looking for ways to stimulate volunteering across the system to support local people to give, develop new skills and strengthen communities. The purpose of this early market engagement is: To gain feedback on our proposed requirements To understand the level of interest in our contract To understand any market risks which may impact on our procurement

Wakefield Council wishes to commission a supported housing service for people with needs around their mental health. Key aims of the Service will be: • To promote recovery and support people to build confidence and resilience • To promote independent living skills and increase the service user's ability to manage and maintain a tenancy. • To address barriers to gaining a tenancy • To promote positive approaches to health and wellbeing • To promote opportunities for training, employment and volunteering. The service will support people living in 12 units of accommodation at Woodside and Woodview in Normanton. The Council anticipates that delivery of this service will cost in the range of £180,000 - £200,00 per annum. Bids must not exceed this ceiling budget annually or in total over the contract period. Any bid that does exceed the maximum annual budget or budget available over the contract period will be eliminated from the process due to unaffordability. The length of the contact is 1 year, 9 months (21 months). There will not be any options available to extend the term within the contract. TUPE will apply. NOTE: The procurement of the service was advertised on YORtender on 15 February 2023 and closed on 17 March 2023 however no bids were received. Based on this and the feedback received, The Service have reviewed their budget for the delivery of this service and have increased the ceiling budget accordingly. This does mean however that the service is being retendered under very tight timescales therefore no request to extend the tender submission date will be considered. Tender Ref: 73387 YORtender : https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

The Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (TIIAG) service will discharge Wakefield Council's duties set out in the Education and Skills Act 2008 enabling, encouraging and assisting young people to participate in education and training with a specific emphasis being on identifying and supporting those 16 and 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) including those who are NEET up to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities and care leavers. The Service Provider will develop and manage the Common Application Process (CAP) and E- Prospectus in line with the TIIAG duties to assists in encouraging the take up of education, training and employment and reducing NEET. The Service Provider will collect and record information in accordance with the National Client Caseload Information System Management Information Requirements and report this information to the Department for Education monthly. The Contract period for the TIIAG Service and E-Prospectus will be with effect from 1 October 2023 for period of 36 months ending on 30th September 2026 with the option to extend up to a further 24 months. The Council anticipates that delivery of this Service will cost no more than £218,000 per annum for the TIIAG and E-prospectus.