Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Services
Walsall CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Walsall Council intends to commission Community Infection Prevention and Control Services across adult social care settings within Walsall including Nursing and Residential Care Homes. This market sounding exercise is being undertaken by Walsall Council to obtain the views from potential bidders on the procurement process and possible future strategy for the following service delivery: Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Services This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process.
Information received will be treated in strictest of confidence and will not be made available to bidders once the tendering process has begun. This document provides background information on the current project with a number of questions designed to help establish: To determine whether or not there is a market within Walsall for our requirements Your observations regarding the potential work and strategy
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Walsall Council is looking for providers to deliver Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services in adult social care settings such as nursing and residential care homes, and is currently running a market‑sounding exercise to gauge interest and shape the future procurement.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide on‑site and remote IPC support to adult social care settings in Walsall
- Carry out infection risk assessments and develop IPC action plans for each care home
- Deliver staff training and awareness sessions on infection prevention practices
- Support outbreak investigation and management, including liaison with public health authorities
- Monitor and audit compliance with IPC standards and report findings to the Council
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the sections titled “Background”, “Scope of Services” and “Market Sounding” – they explain why the Council is consulting you before any formal tender is launched
- 2Note the language “this exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process” – treat your response as market research, not a binding bid
- 3Check the deadline for submitting your views and the preferred format (usually a short written response or questionnaire)
- 4Identify any references to existing regulations (e.g., CQC, HSE) – you’ll need to demonstrate knowledge of those in later stages
- 5Watch out for confidentiality wording – the Council will keep your input private, so you can be candid about capabilities and concerns
Tips for Small Businesses
- Use the market‑sounding stage to ask clarifying questions – it’s a free opportunity to shape the final requirements to suit smaller providers
- Consider teaming up with another local health‑care SME to offer a joint response, showing you can meet the breadth of services required
- Highlight any social‑value contributions (e.g., local employment, training apprentices) early – many councils award points for community impact
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Walsall CouncilKey Dates
Published
25 August 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
Source
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