Community Support for Stroke Recovery & Prevention
The Borough Council of CalderdaleEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
22 September 2026
25 days remaining
Published
24 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Borough Council of Calderdale (“the Council”) is commissioning a Community Support for Stroke Recovery and Prevention Service, which will focus on the prevention of, and recovery from, stroke. The service will commence on 1st April 2027 for a period of five years, with the option to extend for a period of up to 24 months.
The service is designed to provide advice and information about stroke, its impacts and to support recovery, to increase and promote control, choice and independence. The service supports The Care Act 2014 prevention agenda, as well as having a strong emphasis on supporting people to live happy, healthy and active lives in their own communities, maximising independence, promoting health and wellbeing and providing support to remain safe in their own homes and communities for as long as possible A Bidders Event will be held on Tuesday 1st September at 10am via Microsoft Teams.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2027
Eligibility & compliance
Bidders Must register their interest using the included RSVP form.
Regulations cited
- The Care Act 2014
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The Calderdale Borough Council is hiring a provider to run a five‑year community service that helps people prevent strokes and recover after a stroke, offering advice, support and independence‑focused activities.
Requirements
- Service must start on 1 April 2027 and be available for a minimum of five years (with a possible 24‑month extension)
- Provider must deliver a community‑based stroke recovery and prevention service in line with the Care Act 2014 prevention agenda
- Bidder must register interest using the RSVP form supplied with the notice
- Bidder should attend the mandatory Bidders Event on 1 September (Microsoft Teams) to receive further details
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide accurate, up‑to‑date advice and information about stroke, its causes and impacts
- Deliver personalised recovery support (e.g., assessments, care plans, one‑to‑one coaching, group sessions)
- Promote control, choice and independence for service users through self‑management tools and community activities
- Encourage healthy, active lifestyles and wellbeing to reduce future stroke risk
- Offer safety checks and practical assistance to help people remain safe at home and in their community
- Collect and report performance data against agreed outcomes (e.g., independence scores, reduced hospital admissions)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the ‘Scope of Work’ section carefully – it lists the exact outcomes the Council expects (independence, wellbeing, safety).
- 2Check the ‘Evaluation Criteria’ for weighting – many social‑value and outcome‑based scores are common in health contracts.
- 3Look for mandatory compliance clauses (e.g., Care Act 2014, data protection, DBS checks) and note any required certifications.
- 4Pay attention to the timeline: start date, contract length and any extension options affect pricing and resource planning.
- 5Identify any deliverable‑based milestones (e.g., quarterly reports, service user surveys) to ensure you can meet them.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local stroke charity or NHS community team to strengthen your bid and share expertise.
- Highlight any social‑value initiatives (e.g., employing local residents, volunteering opportunities) as they often carry extra points.
- If capacity is a concern, propose a consortium or subcontractors for specialised tasks such as physiotherapy or mental‑health support.
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The Borough Council of CalderdaleKey Dates
Published
24 August 2026
Submission deadline
22 September 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
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