Opportunity Overview
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking providers within the local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to deliver the Better Care Fund (BCF) funded VCFSE Integrated Wellbeing Pathways service for adults aged 18+. The new model has been developed through engagement with VCFSE organisations and health and care partners and aims to provide a more integrated and person-centred approach to supporting local residents.
The proposed contract term is 3 years, with the option to extend for a further two 1 year periods (3+1+1). The estimated annual contract value is up to £557,282.00 with a maximum potential contract value of £2,786,410.00 over the full contract term.
The service will be delivered through two lots:
Lot 1: Community Support and Development
Annual Value: Approximately £285,282.00
Through predominantly home visits, this lot provides responsive and preventative support that helps individuals maintain independence while fostering stronger community capacity and connections.
Providers will be expected to:
• Deliver responsive short-term wellbeing support, primarily through home visits.
• Support socially isolated, vulnerable and at-risk residents.
• Connect individuals with voluntary, community, faith and statutory services.
• Identify emerging unmet need within communities.
• Strengthen communities by working with local partners to develop sustainable community-based solutions and support networks.
• Deliver flexible and innovative approaches that respond to local needs and circumstances.
• Operate a responsive seven-day service model.
Lot 2: Integrated Hospital Discharge and Neighbourhood Support Pathway
Annual Value: Approximately £272,000.00
This lot will support safe and timely hospital discharge, helping people recover, remain independent, and avoid unnecessary readmissions through coordinated community and VCFSE support.
Providers will be expected to:
• Work in...
The proposed contract term is 3 years, with the option to extend for a further two 1 year periods (3+1+1). The estimated annual contract value is up to £557,282.00 with a maximum potential contract value of £2,786,410.00 over the full contract term.
The service will be delivered through two lots:
Lot 1: Community Support and Development
Annual Value: Approximately £285,282.00
Through predominantly home visits, this lot provides responsive and preventative support that helps individuals maintain independence while fostering stronger community capacity and connections.
Providers will be expected to:
• Deliver responsive short-term wellbeing support, primarily through home visits.
• Support socially isolated, vulnerable and at-risk residents.
• Connect individuals with voluntary, community, faith and statutory services.
• Identify emerging unmet need within communities.
• Strengthen communities by working with local partners to develop sustainable community-based solutions and support networks.
• Deliver flexible and innovative approaches that respond to local needs and circumstances.
• Operate a responsive seven-day service model.
Lot 2: Integrated Hospital Discharge and Neighbourhood Support Pathway
Annual Value: Approximately £272,000.00
This lot will support safe and timely hospital discharge, helping people recover, remain independent, and avoid unnecessary readmissions through coordinated community and VCFSE support.
Providers will be expected to:
• Work in...
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| Issuing agency | Stoke on Trent City Council |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $3.5M |
| Published | September 23, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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