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# Support & Connect

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/support-connect-ocds-h6vhtk-067357). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) are seeking suppliers to provide the following service: BCP Council are commissioning a Support & Connect service which aims to prevent, reduce or delay the development of long-term conditions and enhance outcomes for people by providing 1:1 telephone, face to face or group support for up to 12 weeks, and connecting them to into local groups, activities and support services through a strengths-based, person-centred approach. The contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for 2 years (3+1+1).

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council-ons-e06000058)
- **Published Value:** £700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 August 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £700,000 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/support-connect-ocds-h6vhtk-067357#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067357`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/support-connect-ocds-h6vhtk-067357#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** please refer to tender opportunity @ www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Description
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) are seeking suppliers to provide the following service:
Support & Connect
BCP Council are commissioning a Support & Connect service which aims to prevent, reduce or delay the development of long-term conditions and enhance outcomes for people by providing 1:1 telephone, face to face or group support for up to 12 weeks, and connecting them to into local groups, activities and support services through a strengths-based, person-centred approach. The service will empower people to remain independent at home for longer, supporting them to live well, stay connected, and lead fulfilling lives.
The planned start date is January 2027. The contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for 2 years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were to be taken, the full length of the contract would be 5 years.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £700,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Support & Connect (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **The YOU Trust**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-122245`
  - Value: £700,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 29/10/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F069075-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-29T14:09:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-01T21:06:46.574Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067357