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Tender for Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment - Poolside Equipment - for Highlight
The existing Mill House Leisure Centre has reached the end of its effective life and is in need of replacement. This presented the opportunity for a new active wellbeing hub - Highlight - to be more strategically located to become a must-visit destination and a community venue offering a range of opportunities and activities.
This tender is for a range of poolside fixtures, fittings and equipment to furnish the new facility.
ProContract Reference No. DN 748864
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Wednesday 5th March 2025.
For more information click HERE.
Tender for the Provision of Extra Care Services
Hartfields Extra Care Housing Scheme was developed in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council and offers 242 units of extra care accommodation. The scheme is mixed tenure meaning some properties are social rent, some are outright purchase and other are part purchase.
The Agreement for the provision of the services outlined below will commence on 22nd May 2025 for a period of 5 years with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.
The successful provider will be required to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust who is the landlord/housing support provider at Hartfields. They will also be expected to enter into sub-contracting arrangements with JRHT for the provision of out of hours support as detailed below. The value of the sub-contracting arrangements is available on request. The subcontracting arrangements are a fundamental part of this Service and are not negotiable.
The care and support provider will be required to provide planned care and support to anyone assessed by the Council as requiring support. Over the last 6 months the average number of hours of care and support provided was 875 hours per week. This depends on the needs of individual residents in the scheme and may fluctuate as peoples needs change and people move into and out of Hartfields.
Procontract Reference No. DN 759026
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Monday 17th February 2025.
For more information click HERE.
Invitation for Evaluation Consultancy Support
Hartlepool Borough Council seeks an experienced and qualified Evaluation Consultant to assess and measure the impact of the Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle project.
Tides of Change is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to secure Development funding to redevelop the Museum of Hartlepool and re-open the PS Wingfield Castle as part of Hartlepool’s broader regeneration of the Waterfront.
ProContract Reference No. DN 748844
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Monday 17th February 2025.
For more information click HERE.
Tender Opportunity: Activity Planning Support for the Museum of Hartlepool’s Tides of Change Project
Hartlepool Borough Council seeks an experienced Activity Planner to develop, pilot and revise our activity plan as part of our Tides of Change Project through Development and Delivery phases of our National Heritage Lottery Funded project.
Tides of Change is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to secure Development funding to redevelop the Museum of Hartlepool and re-open the PS Wingfield Castle.
The Activity Planner will test, revise and shape an update Activity Plan for our Delivery Phase application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund, scheduled for submission in November 2025. Subject to funded, they will then undertake a three year watching brief on the project activities to March 2029.
The Museum of Hartlepool, along with the historic paddle steamer PS Wingfield Castle, is set to undergo a major revitalization, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This ambitious project is poised to create an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable cultural experience that celebrates Hartlepool's maritime and industrial heritage.
ProContract Reference No. DN 748841
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Monday 17th February 2025.
Clarification question deadline: Thursday 6th February, 2pm.
For more information click HERE.
Invitation for Project Management and Cost Consultancy Services for the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change Project
Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking experienced Project Management and Cost Consultancy services for the Tides of Change project. Tides of Change is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to secure Development funding to redevelop the Museum of Hartlepool and re-open the PS Wingfield Castle to aims to preserve and transform these important heritage assets into accessible, sustainable, and community-focused spaces.
The appointed company or team will lead on managing the project through to end of RIBA 3 and assist the bid coordinator in managing the project’s Development Phase (RIBA 3) through to the Round 2 delivery application, ensuring that the Museum of Hartlepool and the PS Wingfield Castle become integral parts of the town's cultural heritage and regeneration plans.
ProContract Reference No. DN 748840
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Friday 7th February 2025.
For more information click HERE.
Tender for the Provision of Services to People with a Visual Impairment
Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking submissions from suitably experienced organisations to provide services for people with a visual impairment.
The aim of the service is to support people with a visual impairment to meet their individual outcomes around wellbeing and independence. There is also a requirement for the service to support Hartlepool’s adult population with specialist vision assessments and deliver vision rehabilitation.
ProContract Reference No. DN 757268
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Friday 7th February 2025.
For more information click HERE.
Independent Critical Friend Service
The Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSSCP) is seeking to work with suitably qualified and experienced individuals who can offer advice on multi-agency practice and service delivery across the whole safeguarding system, in the role of an ‘Independent Critical Friend’.
NEPO Portal ProContract Ref No: DN 696224
For more information click HERE.
To download the select list application form click HERE.
Select List for Independent Investigating Officer for Complaints relating to Adult’s Social Care Services
Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking submissions from appropriately qualified and experienced professionals for the provision of Independent Investigating Officers. Those who successfully complete and pass the application documentation requirements will be added to a dedicated provider list.
Providers interested in providing the services should answer all the questions in Business Questionnaire (which can be downloaded below) and submit the completed answers/application form to: Adultscommissioning@hartlepool.gov.uk. More information is provided in the application pack below.
It is envisaged that the Select List will be operational for an initial period of 3 years until 30th June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
Procontract Reference No. 624414
Select List for Therapeutic Services for Children and Young People
Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking submissions from appropriately qualified and experienced professionals with the capacity to offer therapeutic services to children and young people that will provide support which will enable them to overcome adverse childhood experiences for example, psychological trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse or bereavement. The full requirements will be given within the application documentation. For more information and to access the application form please click the links below.
Therapeutic Services for Children and Young People
CRN 904-17 - Provision of an Independent Advocacy Services Framework 2017
To express an interest in CRN 904-17 for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Services Framework 2017. Submissions must be returned direct to AdultsCommissioning@hartlepool.gcsxgov.uk. There is no set deadline for returning this information.
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