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Walsall Council wishes to invite applicants from suppliers for the provision of safeguarding Adults for Safeguarding Adults Legal Training. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 x up to 12 months. This will be a one day event and it is estimated that Walsall Council will require approximately 7 events per annum, however this is subject to change. The aim of the one day event is to support staff who have a responsibility of being the Safeguarding Enquiry Manager, Safeguarding Enquiry Officer, supporting an enquiry, or who have a function linked to safeguarding to be able to understand and apply the key legislative duties and responsibilities.

Walsall Council wishes to invite applicants from suppliers for the provision of safeguarding Adults for Enquiry Officers/Operational Staff. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 x up to 12 months. This will be a one day event and it is estimated that Walsall Council will require approximately 7 events per annum, however this is subject to change. The aim of the one day event is to support staff who may support and/or lead safeguarding adult enquiries (enquiry officers) to be able to implement the key legislative duties and responsibilities introduced by the Care Act 2014.

Walsall Council wishes to invite applicants from suppliers for the provision of of Reflective practice on applying MCA statutory principles and understanding DOLS. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 x up to 12 months. This will be a one day event and it is estimated that Walsall Council will require approximately 2 events per annum, however this is subject to change. The aim of the event is to support staff to fully understand the MCA and its application in practice.

Walsall Council wishes to invite applicants from suppliers for the provision of safeguarding Adults for Enquiry Officers/Operational Staff. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 x up to 12 months. This will be a one day event and it is estimated that Walsall Council will require approximately 7 events per annum, however this is subject to change. The aim of the one day event is to support staff who may support and/or lead safeguarding adult enquiries (enquiry officers) to be able to implement the key legislative duties and responsibilities introduced by the Care Act 2014.

Walsall Council wishes to invite applicants from suppliers for the provision of Provision of Exploitation Training for Adult Social Care Staff (L3 &L4). The duration of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 x up to 12 months. This will be a one day event and it is estimated that Walsall Council will require approximately 7 events per annum, however this is subject to change. The aim of the one day event is to support staff to be aware of what exploitation is, the impact it can have, alongside an understanding of the key legislative duties and responsibilities introduced by the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Walsall Council wishes to invite applicants from suppliers for the provision of safeguarding Adults for Safeguarding Adults Legal Training. The duration of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 x up to 12 months. This will be a one day event and it is estimated that Walsall Council will require approximately 7 events per annum, however this is subject to change. The aim of the one day event is to support staff who have a responsibility of being the Safeguarding Enquiry Manager, Safeguarding Enquiry Officer, supporting an enquiry, or who have a function linked to safeguarding to be able to understand and apply the key legislative duties and responsibilities.

The Council wishes to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver Walsall Council's Fire Safety and Property Access Controls works to various buildings occupied and managed by the Council and any third party organisations that purchase this service. The Council is looking to appoint 1 [one] Supplier for this Contract, to deliver the service, maintenance, and minor works and repair services as outlined in the technical specification in these documents. This service shall be required to cover a 24hour/365 day period including bank holidays. These services will be required to a range of Council owned and managed buildings; a list of properties has been issued as part of these ITT documents. Walsall Council reserves the right to add or remove properties to this list as changes to the property portfolio occurs during the life of the contract. The procurement process being used is the Open Procedure. This process has been advertised in the Find a Tender Service and will be completed in compliance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 with reference to The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The Council wishes to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver Walsall Council's Fire Safety and Property Access Controls works to various buildings occupied and managed by the Council and any third party organisations that purchase this service. The Council is looking to appoint 1 [one] Supplier for this Contract, to deliver the service, maintenance, and minor works and repair services as outlined in the technical specification in these documents. This service shall be required to cover a 24hour/365 day period including bank holidays. These services will be required to a range of Council owned and managed buildings; a list of properties has been issued as part of these ITT documents. Walsall Council reserves the right to add or remove properties to this list as changes to the property portfolio occurs during the life of the contract. The procurement process being used is the Open Procedure. This process has been advertised in the Find a Tender Service and will be completed in compliance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 with reference to The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The contractor shall provide a fully inclusive Fire Protection Service and Maintenance Contract that will include but not be limited to:- Fire Alarm systems ? Servicing ? Compliance checks ? Fault Finding ? Replacement of system components and controls ? Extension of modifications to systems ? New Systems ? Remote monitoring of fire call systems Sprinklers Systems ? Servicing ? Compliance testing ? Fault Finding ? Replacement of Sprinkler heads ? Replacement of pumps ? Modifications of existing systems ? Repairs and replacement of...

1.1 Walsall Council wishes to procure a good quality Concession operator, to staff and run the Arboretum Visitor Centre's Cafeteria. 1.2 The Arboretum is Walsall's premier park and Walsall Council is committed to providing a high quality catering choice to park users, residents of Walsall and visitors to the town. The type, range and choice of food offer is increasingly becoming a factor in the way visitor attraction sites are judged and is now seen as part of the overall visitor experience. The Council have the following objectives for the Cafeteria at the Arboretum: (a) To provide high quality refreshments, meals, drinks and snacks to a standard that will meet the needs of different user groups* and encourage and stimulate further demand, (b) To market and promote the Cafeteria and seek continual improvement in catering provision to all customers, in order to retain existing clientele and attract new customers (c) To generate a reasonable income for Walsall Council to re-invest in services for the residents of Walsall. *User Groups include 'one off' visitors to the park; regular park users; event attendees (Park Runners); party hosts; business function hosts and meeting hosts. 1.3 It is envisaged that the contract will commence on the 5th of November 2021 for a period of 3 (three) years until the 4th of November 2024, with the Council having the option to unilaterally extend the contract for a further 2 (two) periods of up to 12 months each. 1.4 The Council is looking to appoint one Concession Operator for this Contract. 1.5 The procurement process being used is an Open process.

1.1 Walsall Council wishes to procure a good quality Concession operator, to staff and run the Arboretum Visitor Centre's Cafeteria. 1.2 The Arboretum is Walsall's premier park and Walsall Council is committed to providing a high quality catering choice to park users, residents of Walsall and visitors to the town. The type, range and choice of food offer is increasingly becoming a factor in the way visitor attraction sites are judged and is now seen as part of the overall visitor experience. The Council have the following objectives for the Cafeteria at the Arboretum: (a) To provide high quality refreshments, meals, drinks and snacks to a standard that will meet the needs of different user groups* and encourage and stimulate further demand, (b) To market and promote the Cafeteria and seek continual improvement in catering provision to all customers, in order to retain existing clientele and attract new customers (c) To generate a reasonable income for Walsall Council to re-invest in services for the residents of Walsall. *User Groups include 'one off' visitors to the park; regular park users; event attendees (Park Runners); party hosts; business function hosts and meeting hosts. 1.3 It is envisaged that the contract will commence on the 5th of November 2021 for a period of 3 (three) years until the 4th of November 2024, with the Council having the option to unilaterally extend the contract for a further 2 (two) periods of up to 12 months each. 1.4 The Council is looking to appoint one Concession Operator for this Contract. 1.5 The procurement process being used is an Open process.

To supply and install Boundary Fencing/Gates and any necessary groundworks, in and around the Borough. Mainly at community allotments but not limited to. This work will mainly consist of palisade fencing, but could also include: Mesh Fencing Security Fencing Gates Trip Rails The project is likely to be completed in 3 phases; Phase 1, Jan to Dec 2022) Phase 2, Jan to Dec 2023) Phase 3, Identified subject to budgetary approval and/or the identification of additional funding Unscheduled works - (including emergency works or works not yet identified) The Council reserves the right to add or remove sites during the life of the contract.

To supply and install Boundary Fencing/Gates and any necessary groundworks, in and around the Borough. Mainly at community allotments but not limited to. This work will mainly consist of palisade fencing, but could also include: Mesh Fencing Security Fencing Gates Trip Rails The project is likely to be completed in 3 phases; Phase 1, Jan to Dec 2022) Phase 2, Jan to Dec 2023) Phase 3, Identified subject to budgetary approval and/or the identification of additional funding Unscheduled works - (including emergency works or works not yet identified) The Council reserves the right to add or remove sites during the life of the contract.

The Council wishes to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver Walsall Council's Mechanical & Electrical Repairs and Maintenance Service to Council owned and buildings under their control within the borough.

The Council is looking for providers to deliver the Making Connections Walsall Programme. The MCW programme is about tackling loneliness and social isolation, improve wellbeing and reduce preventable health and social care service usage. It will take a Social Prescribing approach to improve the social connectedness of older people across Walsall. The programme will also support residents who are affected by Covid-19

Walsall Council are seeking to procure a Computer Aided Facilities Management System for use within Corporate Landlord for the effective management of its portfolio of buildings. As part of a restructure within Walsall Council a decision has been made to procure and implement a suitable computer aided facilities management system to combine the data into an easily usable operator friendly system to both reduce workloads and multiple handling of data. In addition to this the system will work to integrate repairs and maintenance, contract management, stock condition, financial projections, stock appraisal, statutory compliance, including gas and electric, asbestos management, DLO management, material stock control and links to secondary systems. It is envisaged that any system will utilise modern electronic data capture methods where possible but is accepted that some processes may require scanning of documentation.

The Council is committed to providing a workplace that promotes and protects the health, safety and welfare of its employees. The Council's Alcohol and Drugs Testing Procedure provides a mechanism to assist the organisation in achieving this aim. The Council is seeking a single Provider to test its workforce for Alcohol and Drugs both randomly and for cause and suspicion as detailed within the Specification, with a commencement date of 1st May 2022. Random tests will be pre-planned (where possible) within standard working hours between 06:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday. Historically, an average of 140 random tests have been carried out per annum (subject to fluctuation to meet demand). Cause and suspicion tests are required 365 days per year/24hours per day. Historically, 1 cause and suspicion test has been carried out per annum (subject to fluctuation to meet demand).

Walsall is a Borough Council with around 287,000 residents and one main acute hospital, Walsall Manor. However, there are regular admissions into 'out of Borough' hospitals e.g. New Cross and Good Hope. The Council requires 2 care homes to provide approximately 18 beds per week (9 per care home) for the Pathway 2 bed based rehabilitation within the Intermediate Care Service. The objective of this service provision is to maximise people's independence through the effective use of rehabilitation.

The Council wishes to procure a provider to deliver a health and wellbeing service to young adults (16-25) within the borough of Walsall. The Provider shall develop and maintain an up-to-date website or app which signposts to the widest range of local services for young adults. This should be developed with and by young adults themselves and include regular social media marketing. The Provider shall develop at least three hubs in Walsall as suitable spaces for young adults to receive health and well-being support and signposting to suitable services. The Provider shall establish a group of qualified and accredited mentors with suitable governance to support young adults (16-25) primarily with emotional health and wellbeing issues. The value of the contract is £120,000 per annum with a lifetime value of £360,000 over 3 years.

The Council wishes to procure services relating to the collection and the appropriate disposal of clinical waste including sharps, infectious and in some cases offensive waste from residents using sacks, boxes and bins as approved by the council's Representative. The collections will generally be from domestic properties including sheltered housing and residential homes. The primary focus of the contract is to provide a quality service for Walsall residents that can be relied on. The contract will commence on 1 July 2022 for an initial three year period, with options to extend the contract for two 12 month periods until 30 June 2027. The Council is looking to appoint one supplier for this Contract. The procurement process being used is the Open Procedure. This process is being advertised in the Find a Tender Service and will be completed in compliance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 with reference to The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The tender submission deadline for this project is 12:00 midday on Thursday 12th May 2022. The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 will apply to this procurement. All bidders will be asked to respond to the non-price criteria question set out in ITT Section C.

To deliver a programme of innovative short break opportunities for young people on the edges of exploitation. The service will deliver the short-break model specifically for young people in Year 6 and above with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are showing early signs of potential vulnerabilities to exploitation but are below Children's social care or Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) threshold. Please refer to the table in ITT A Part 11 which tells bidders what documents need to be submitted as part of the bid.