Planning

Carers Specialist Information, Advice & Support Service

LEWISHAM COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Jul 2018 at 14:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2018 at 15:33

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2018 at 15:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lewisham Council is planning to procure a contract titled "Carers Specialist Information, Advice & Support Service" which focuses on delivering high-quality support services for unpaid carers within the Lewisham borough. The procurement is classified under the industry category of health and social work services, with a planned budget of £256,000 for the contract period starting from April 1, 2019, and lasting for two years, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and expressions of interest are encouraged before formal procurement initiation, which is set to conclude on August 17, 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) providers who can demonstrate innovative and value-for-money solutions. Potential bidders are encouraged to collaborate and form partnerships to meet the service requirements effectively. The anticipated contract offers a competitive process, prioritising financial considerations (60%) against quality (40%), making it an appealing opportunity for businesses with a strong background in social support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Specialist Information, Advice & Support Service

Notice Description

Lewisham Council and NHS Lewisham (CCG) (the 'Commissioners') are alerting the market to forthcoming tender for Specialist (Unpaid) Carer Information Advice and Support (IAS) Service. The Service will cover the whole Lewisham borough and work with adult unpaid carers , * Implementing regular outreach & awareness raising that strengthens local networks of support and raises the profile of unpaid carers; * providing high quality information, advice & signposting to support individual choice and decision-making to enhance physical and mental wellbeing; * providing intensive short-term 1:1 support that helps individuals explore their strengths & available resources and increases resilience; * support unpaid carers to complete the start of the Council's online carer assessment, where requested. The contract is due to start April 2019 ( lasting 2 years with 1 year option for renewal). The Commissioners consider that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) providers. The Commissioners encourage small providers, who may be interested, to collaborate and, where advantageous to them, to form partnerships and/or consortia to meet service specifications. The indicative prior year spend is noted but the Commissioners are open to offers that can show added value for money. This opportunity will be a competitive process and potential suppliers will note the intended evaluation criteria ratio of finance: quality as 60:40. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out within the procurement. The Commissioners invite expressions of interest ahead of the formal procurement- please email faith.abiola-ellison@lewisham.gov.uk or call her on 020 8314 6009 for a structured conversation about this procurement opportunity. The Commissioners also encourage any interested providers to register via the online procurement portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Register, through which they can formally respond to any tender opportunity. Once registered, you will not need to register again and will be able to use your existing user name and password. This pre-procurement activity ends 17th August 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06381137-1529-4c61-bdd8-765574dcb9ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db59716f-9469-4575-b4e8-7421a462468c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£256,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWISHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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