Community Connectors Service for Social Isolation Reduction in Leicester

About

Leicester City Council awarded a contract to Mental Health Matters for the provision of the Community Connectors Service, focusing on six disadvantaged areas of the city with higher levels of social isolation.

The service involves a team of local area co-ordinators working within these areas to build confident and connected communities using a community-centred approach, such as Asset Based Community Development.

The aims are to reduce isolation and loneliness, improve physical and mental health, and reduce health inequalities.

The service takes a holistic approach, organising social activities and events while gently supporting individuals to make changes for better health and wellbeing and greater social inclusion.

The contract was procured under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with a process similar to an Open procedure but with flexibility for various evaluation stages.

The contract is for an initial period of 3 years, commencing on 9th August 2023, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, taking the maximum term to 5 years.

The contract value is AUD 783,330.