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The Council is seeking a qualified contractor to undertake a comprehensive gully cleansing and asset validation programme over a two-year period to help the Council transition to a risk-based cyclical maintenance model. The Council has approximately 60,000 gully assets. This is maintained by a single tanker and crew which achieves a 50% cleansing rate based on cleansing all gully assets each year. The Council aims to improve its maintenance efficiency and effectiveness through this exercise, providing the basis for a comprehensive risk-based model. This will determine the appropriate frequency and schedule of cleansing across the asset base, reducing the maintenance demand and improving performance.

Oral health is an integral part of overall health. A significant proportion of the population in England experience very good levels of tooth decay. Successive oral surveys have shown that child and adult oral health has been improving over the past 30 years. However, the vulnerable, disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are at greater risk of oral diseases affecting their teeth, gums, supporting bone, and soft tissues of their mouth, tongue and lips. The proportion of children who participated in the first 3-year old oral health survey in 2013 varied at regional and upper and lower-tier local authority level and this probably reflects the provision of child care in different areas which impacts upon the ability to access children. Across the regions, representation varied from 5% in Yorkshire and the Humber and in London to 14% in the North West. The 2012 Health and Social Care Act conferred responsibility for oral and general health improvement to Local Authorities (LA's). Local Authorities are now statutorily required to provide or secure oral health surveys. The oral health surveys are carried out by the suppliers in line with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) (formerly Public Health England) dental public health intelligence programme (DPHIP, formerly the national dental epidemiology programme). This aim of the service is to undertake epidemiology fieldwork activity to enable accurate collation of dental data in respect of 3-year old children in pre-school / nursery for submission in line with the Dental Public Health Intelligence Programme (DPHIP) annual survey programme and in accordance with the survey protocol. This 206/27 DPHIP survey will be conducted across eight of the nine Cheshire and Merseyside local authorities as per below:- • Cheshire West and Chester • Halton • Knowsley • Liverpool • Sefton • St Helens • Warrington • Wirral The objectives of the service are to: • Engage with commissioners and local authority leads to consider each forthcoming survey • Agree the sample size with the commissioners and use agreed sampling methods. A minimum sample size of 250 examined children is required per lower-tier local authority, from a minimum of 20 nursery / pre-schools. • Obtain agreement to participate and examine the minimum number of participants as required in the national dental survey protocol • Ensure that the method for data collection is in line with national protocols • Use appropriate staff with enhanced DBS checks and ensure all clinical examiners are trained and calibrated in line with national standards to undertake the surveys. • Work in collaboration with dental epidemiology co-ordinators (DEC) and dental epidemiology trainers • Engage with local suppliers and stakeholders to access potential participants for examination • Undertake the required fieldwork to collect the specified information according to the national protocol • Provide and submit a complete, cleaned set of data on behalf of the eight local authority areas direct to the DEC in a timely manner, to enable the data to be analysed and dental health surveys to be populated within agreed timescales. • Provide at its own expense all suitable information and communication technologies (ICT) systems (hardware and software) that are required to support data collection and reporting with the capacity to transmit data securely in line with policy and national standards. It will also ensure secure storage of confidential Service User data preferably using a computerised system and shall be registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) These services will be procured under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under The Most Suitable Provider Process

Following the recent adoption of the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan, Wirral Council will be seeking a suitably experienced Development Partner to bring forward affordable housing developments on two cleared sites. The masterplan area is a key local and regional regeneration opportunity with two sites comprising of the former North and South Annexe Buildings fronting Brighton Street and located either side of Wallasey Town Hall. The North Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.578 acres and the South Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.586 acres. The freehold interest of both sites (c.1.164 acres) is owned by Wirral Council. Wirral Council gained approval to have both buildings demolished in June 2023 and have completed the works resulting in a cleared and accessible site that is free of any existing structures / buildings. https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227828 https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227830 The masterplan outlines the wider vision for Wallasey Town Hall Quarter and sets out an opportunity to deliver: A new Town Hall Quarter that is inter-connective with the wider locality, creating a social space and hub for local community and visitor interaction. A phased and structured programme of mixed redevelopment (brownfield site first approach). A programme of 496 new homes (without the need for existing residential demolitions). A mixed diverse community, contributing to better health outcomes for everybody, generating an improved economic base to grow the local economy. Improved connectivity supporting ongoing and developing transport proposals relating to cycling, bus services, and the potential development of a mass transport system. New high quality open space. A New Riverside School on the existing school site. An enhanced leisure offer. Improved connections, links and access to the existing promenade/river frontage. High value accommodation by maximising the potential of its river frontage location and views. A pathway for transformational change by delivering an iconic left bank waterfront vison. https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/documents/s50121526/Appendix 5 Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan Report.pdf The masterplan incorporates several development opportunities. However, for the purposes of this exercise, we are focussing on the Former North (Site A) and South Annexe (Site C) sites. The indicative plans included within the masterplan show potential massing up to four storeys and focussed on the provision of apartments. Indicative sketch plans and corresponding accommodation schedules show c.80 residential units could be constructed across both sites. Whilst planning policy requires a minimum 10% affordable housing on this site, the Council is seeking a 100% affordable housing scheme which provides property types that meet local demand.

The Framework is intended to provide Public Sector Contracting Authorities with access to suitably qualified Development Partners capable of supporting projects across the full development lifecycle. The Framework is expected to support: early-stage feasibility and pre-development activities, developer-led delivery of public sector assets, and long-term regeneration and investment partnerships. The Framework is expected to include a range of delivery models, including: Development Agreements (DA), Joint Ventures (JV) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), and pre-development and feasibility support services. The Framework will be structured on a regional basis across England, aligned with established English regions (based on NUTS codes), enabling delivery through locally experienced partners with knowledge of regional markets and supply chains. Potential Framework users may therefore include but are not limited to: Local authorities and Combined Authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Organisations, Universities and Further Education Institutions, Housing Associations, as well as other Public Bodies with land or regeneration objectives. The Framework will provide Contracting Authorities with the ability to process appointments using both Direct Award and/or Mini Competition mechanisms. The Framework's lotting structure is anticipated to include: Development Agreements (DA) - Delivery-focused arrangements where the public sector retains ownership. DA Regional value bands: £0 - £30m, £30m - £50m, £50m - £100m, £100m+ Joint Ventures / Special Purpose Vehicles (JV/SPV) JV/SPV Value bands: £0 - £50m, £50m - £100m, £100m+ Pre-Development and Feasibility Services Pre-Development and Feasibility Services will also be facilitated under the aforementioned Lots. This is anticipated to include early-stage advisory and consultancy support to assess commercial viability, technical due diligence, support with planning, business case preparation, grant application and funding.

The EIAP & Carers contract assist people to remain independent and support people to access information and advice, access community support services and prevents people's needs increasing and avert people requiring more intensive support

Following the recent adoption of the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan, Wirral Council will be seeking a suitably experienced Development Partner to bring forward affordable housing developments on two cleared sites. The masterplan area is a key local and regional regeneration opportunity with two sites comprising of the former North and South Annexe Buildings fronting Brighton Street and located either side of Wallasey Town Hall. The North Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.578 acres and the South Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.586 acres. The freehold interest of both sites (c.1.164 acres) is owned by Wirral Council. Wirral Council gained approval to have both buildings demolished in June 2023 and have completed the works resulting in a cleared and accessible site that is free of any existing structures / buildings. https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227828 https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227830 The masterplan outlines the wider vision for Wallasey Town Hall Quarter and sets out an opportunity to deliver: A new Town Hall Quarter that is inter-connective with the wider locality, creating a social space and hub for local community and visitor interaction. A phased and structured programme of mixed redevelopment (brownfield site first approach). A programme of 496 new homes (without the need for existing residential demolitions). A mixed diverse community, contributing to better health outcomes for everybody, generating an improved economic base to grow the local economy. Improved connectivity supporting ongoing and developing transport proposals relating to cycling, bus services, and the potential development of a mass transport system. New high quality open space. A New Riverside School on the existing school site. An enhanced leisure offer. Improved connections, links and access to the existing promenade/river frontage. High value accommodation by maximising the potential of its river frontage location and views. A pathway for transformational change by delivering an iconic left bank waterfront vison. https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/documents/s50121526/Appendix 5 Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan Report.pdf The masterplan incorporates several development opportunities. However, for the purposes of this exercise, we are focussing on the Former North (Site A) and South Annexe (Site C) sites. The indicative plans included within the masterplan show potential massing up to four storeys and focussed on the provision of apartments. Indicative sketch plans and corresponding accommodation schedules show c.80 residential units could be constructed across both sites. Whilst planning policy requires a minimum 10% affordable housing on this site, the Council is seeking a 100% affordable housing scheme which provides property types that meet local demand. Developers interested in tendering the opportunity will need to ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform and all information is updated and correct ready for submission as part of the planned procurement process.

This contract will deliver online tuition for children of compulsory school age who are not receiving suitable education, in accordance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996.

Wirral Council will shortly be conducting a Competitive Flexible Procedure for its Recycling, Waste & Street Cleansing Services Contract. Wirral Council's current contract for Recycling, Waste & Street Cleansing provision expires in August 2027, with no further option to extend. The Contract Period will be for an initial term of 8 years with the option to extend for a further 8 years.

Poor oral health also has an impact on demand for NHS services. In 2023/24, Wirral had the highest rates of tooth extraction in children and young people aged 0-19 in Cheshire and Merseyside, with a rate of 498.2 per 100,000; this is compared to an average of 336.7 per 100,000 in the North-West overall (and it should be noted that the North-West in turn, has higher rates than England overall). Key Outcomes 1. Reduction in inequalities in the proportion of 0-17 year olds in Wirral who have seen a dentist in the previous year (NHSBSA data) 2. Provision of a targeted community mobile dental service, which is free at the point of use to children living in areas of deprivation who would not otherwise have access to dentistry 3. Provision of regular reporting following each block of clinic visits, to include patient numbers, specified demographics, type of dental issue experienced by patients, types of treatment administered and feedback from patients and the dental professionals involved. These services will be procured under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under The Most Suitable Provider Process

Services to encourage, enable and assist young people not in employment, education and / or training (NEET).

The Provider will be required to deliver supervised family time a service for children, young people and their families across and outside the borough of Wirral.

Baseline survey and assessment of Wirral Councils entire drainage asset inventory. Cleansing of at risk drainage assets. Development of a risk based model informed by multiple data points collected through detailed assessment of condition and other factors.

Wirral Borough Council (the "Council") is undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential operators to inform a delivery model to operate the Wirral Water Sports Centre Complex. The Wirral Water Sports Centre operates, delivers and facilitates a diverse range of Water Sports on the Council owned and managed "West Kirby Marine Lake" a key local and regional leisure and recreational health and wellbeing destination. The Council is seeking to ascertain whether there is sufficient interest from appropriate providers to establish a procurement and delivery strategy for the Wirral Water Sports Centre. The Council will retain a keen interest in the site and as such, any future operator must maintain a good relationship with the Council and will be an important consideration for the Council with regards to legacy implications. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the current provisions of Regulation 17 of the Procurement Regulations 2024 and Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Wirral Council seeks to commission a Care and Support at Home Mobile Nights Service (the Service) can be broadly defined as a domiciliary home care service that provides social care support for people in their home during the night-time hours (10.00pm - 07:00am), 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The service will deliver both planned and unplanned care, working seamlessly and collaboratively with other services to support people in their own homes, preventing admissions to acute care settings, reducing length of stay in hospital and facilitating hospital discharge We seek to deliver the service with a provider registered and regulated by CQC. Registration will include Personal Care and the regulated service structure of the Organisation must have a registered Nominated Individual and Registered Manager.

Wirral Borough Council will be looking for a provider to deliver under contract, the Individual Placement Support (IPS) element of LCR's Connect to Work Connect programme. Connect to Work is a voluntary programme to help tackle economic inactivity by providing a specific form of support targeted at the right people at the right time, based on their individual circumstances. Participants must be both eligible and suitable for the provision. Connect to Work will deliver the evidence-based Supported Employment model, 'place, train, and maintain'. The IPS element of Connect to Work will give particular attention to helping residents who because of their situation, are more likely to face significant disadvantage when trying to gain employment. Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work

North West Contractor Framework. The Framework may be used to award contracts for Wirral Council's pipeline of works and will be accessible by other North West public sector bodies / Contracting Authorities. Potential Framework users may therefore include but are not limited to Schools, Academies, Colleges, Universities, Blue Light/Emergency Services, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Bodies, Housing Associations, Libraries and Museums, Registered Charities, Government Departments, Leisure Providers, Clinical Commissioning Groups. Full details of potential Framework users will be made available in the subsequent Tender Notice / Call for Competition and Procurement Documents. It is provisionally planned that users of the Framework will be able to procure works with associated services thereunder based on established fixed Contractor overhead and profit rates, and hourly rates. Projects may be of Design and Build or Build Only in nature, under a Two Stage or Single Stage procurement route, embracing both NEC and JCT forms of contract. The Framework will be lotted. It is planned that all Lots will be accessible to North West public sector bodies / Contracting Authorities, however any further information provided herein regarding Lots is indicative only and subject to change following market engagement and prior to the release of the Tender Notice and Procurement Documents. Lots: Construction - Project Value £50,000 - £1,000,000 Construction - Project Value £1,000,000.01 - £5,000,000 Construction - Project Value £5,000,000.01 - £15,000,000 Construction - Project Value £15,000,000.01 - £30,000,000 Construction - Project Value £30,000,000.01 - £Unlimited Infrastructure - Project value £50,000 - £5,000,000 Infrastructure - Project value £5,000,000.01 - £15,000,000 Infrastructure - Project value £15,000,000.01 - £Unlimited