How to win: Provision of Care and Support in Extra Care Scheme

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to inform the future commissioning of Adult Social Care Extra Care services delivered at the following locations: Fitzwilliam Court, Bethel Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9JZ Westmeads, Meadstead Drive, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4PT The Extra Care service provides flexible, person-centred care and support within these schemes, enabling older people to maintain their independence and continue living in their own homes for as long as possible. Care and support are tailored to individual needs through personalised care and support plans, with provision adjusted as needs change over time. The service promotes independence, wellbeing, dignity, choice, social inclusion, and meaningful participation in community life. The session will be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026 between 2pm and 3pm. Suppliers will be required to complete and return Appendix 2 via YORtender by 12noon on 06/08/2026 to confirm their attendance.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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