Award

LPS ACS - Support Services for BME Carers - RFQ 8929281

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2017 at 13:56

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is actively involved in a public procurement process for the contract titled "LPS ACS - Support Services for BME Carers - RFQ 8929281," aimed at providing specialist support services for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers in Central Lancashire, particularly in Preston and Chorley. The procurement method used for this contract is an open procedure, and the contract value is set at £112,752. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2015, while the contract is effective from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, within the health and social work services category. This process is classified as complete, with the award announced on 8 February 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social support services, especially those equipped to cater to the specific needs of BME carers who may require assistance in culturally appropriate ways. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on providing tailored support and communication for BME communities. Businesses that understand the complexities of caregiving situations in diverse communities are well-positioned to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS ACS - Support Services for BME Carers - RFQ 8929281

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Support Services for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Carers in Central Lancashire, as set out in the tender documents and the contract terms and conditions. Lancashire County Council (LCC) recognises the invaluable support carers provide to individuals across Lancashire. There is also recognition that BME carers, whose first language is not English, in the Preston and surrounding area require a specialist service to support them in culturally appropriate ways and using their preferred communication methods and language. It is also acknowledged that there are a number of BME carers caring for more than one person, resulting in potentially very complex caring situations requiring often intensive and specialist support. It is the intention that the services to be provided under this BME Carers Services will specifically target BME carers in Central Lancashire, particularly in Preston and Chorley which have a significant concentration of BME communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73bcadf-6a1b-428c-bd72-4edf43d60bf0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,752 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUKAR DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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