AC2231 - Self Directed Support

Market Engagement

Market Engagement Registration Deadline:

Wednesday 7 May 2025 - 12 Noon

Engagement Process Description:

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being published to alert the supply chain and notify interested parties that Wiltshire Council will be hosting an in-person market engagement event for the upcoming tender opportunity detailed below.

Wiltshire Council invites interested providers to attend an in-person engagement session to help inform the Council's future tendering arrangements. Attendance is limited to two persons per provider.

The market engagement event will take place from 14:00 to 15:00 on Friday 9 May 2025, at County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Full location details will be shared upon receipt of provider's expression of interest.

Providers wishing to attend should email [email protected] with the subject line: "AC2231 - SDS PME Expression of Interest" and confirm the names of the two attendees.

The deadline for confirming attendance is 12 Noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

Please note: This is market engagement only at this stage and may not necessarily lead to a future procurement process. If a tender opportunity does proceed, the procurement route has not yet been determined. Information gathered through this engagement will help shape any future procurement.

Wiltshire Council: Self-Directed Support Service

We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve. Your vision and creativity will be instrumental in shaping a service that truly empowers individuals and strengthens our communities.

If you are a provider with the vision and creativity to support this initiative, we encourage you to attend the market engagement event to express your interest and learn more about how you can contribute to the Self-Directed Support service.

Purpose of the Event: The purpose of this engagement event is to bring together providers who can contribute to the transformation of our Self-Directed Support service. We aim to gather insights, foster collaboration, and ensure that the service meets the needs of our community effectively.

Why Providers Should Attend: Providers should attend to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Self-Directed Support service and its objectives. This event offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Wiltshire Council and other stakeholders, share your expertise, and influence the development of a service that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.

Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider with vision and creativity to transform our offer to people who wish to purchase or direct their own care and support services. Our goal is to maximise people's involvement and control over how their needs are met.

The Self-Directed Support service will collaborate with people, their communities, and system partners to create effective community-based solutions. This service is central to enabling Wiltshire Council to meet the increasing demand on health and social care services.

Self-Directed Support offers a more personalised, asset, and strength-based approach to people. This approach provides more opportunities for individuals to improve their quality of life. Additionally, it shifts the focus from commissioned services to community support, fostering mutual aid within communities.

The business plan's key priorities include empowering people by enhancing their control and involvement in care decisions, building a resilient society through stronger, more supportive communities, supporting a thriving economy with innovative care solutions, and promoting a sustainable environment through community-based practices.

We invite providers to join us in this transformative journey to enhance the lives of those we serve.