Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf6-05b8-705a-870f-e293615a793e/contract-for-the-provision-of-a-universal-information-and-advice-uia closed GB open procedure # Contract for the Provision of a Universal Information and Advice (UIA) [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £30,000 Published 28 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 11 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The project is to cover an improvement to the infrastructure and delivery mechanisms for information and advice across Barnsley's health and care landscape. The first phase of the work is concerned with producing a comprehensive UIA strategy representing wide ranging interests and priorities across health and social care. Additional activity in this first phase will begin to address inter-organisational approaches to providing a universal service and providing formative structure to a more cohesive approach going forward. Scope to include: Undertake an information and advice mapping exercise and gap analysis across the whole system. Evaluate impact of previous UIA activity; including consideration of value for money, effectiveness and sustainability Map the information and advice offer of key constituents (e.g. GPs, voluntary sector, public sector, private sector and key stakeholders. Assess extent to which the system can be seen as integrated and fit for purpose; identifying gaps Audit the Local Authority position against the Information and Advice Guidance elements of the Care Act (2014) and identify the gaps (e.g. ensure compliance with what information and advice should be provided) Understand customer experience; identifying relevant gaps and opportunities to respond more effectively to the local population's information needs. Understand digital capability assets (e.g. information kiosks), training and infrastructure; identifying gaps Develop and agree design principles for information and advice provision Provide a detailed blueprint, and associated implementation plan, for the effective development and delivery of enhanced information and advice services. To present options for a more joined-up, whole-system solution to individuals' information and advice needs. Additional information: Project Title: Contract for the Provision of a Universal Information and Advice (UIA) YORTender Ref: 9VYH-Z9NWQY Description of Contract: The project is to deliver a long-term requirement to improve infrastructure and delivery mechanisms for information and advice across Barnsley's health and care landscape. The first phase of the work is concerned with producing a comprehensive UIA strategy representing wide ranging interests and priorities across health and social care. Additional activity in this first phase will begin to address inter-organisational approaches to providing a universal service and providing formative structure to a more cohesive approach going forward Deadline Date: 11th May 2015 - 12 pm NOTE: Applicants will need to register their interest against this procurement exercise via YORtender in order to have access to the tender documents. To pre-qualify Applicants will need to submit completed tender documents via YORtender [yortender.co.uk](https://www.yortender.co.uk). CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS - Find business opportunities with Barnsley Council by registering (for free) at [yortender.co.uk](https://www.yortender.co.uk). Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58073107-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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