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AwardedAwarded 29 October 2026

Support & Connect

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Local authority

In brief

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council awarded care and healthcare work to The YOU Trust on 29 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £700,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
The YOU Trust
7 bids received
£700,000
Awarded 29 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 027074-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 069075-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 102670-2026

Last time this was bought

Care and Support at Home Framework

Awarded
4 September 2026
Value
Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends
30 September 2031

Matched on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 027074-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 March 2026, last updated 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.