Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - HAS5899 Carers Link Service

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Jul 2023 at 14:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2023 at 16:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tower Hamlets Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise for the procurement of the Carers Link Service. The exercise aims to engage stakeholders for information gathering purposes and does not involve a competitive process for awarding a contract. The engagement period ends on 17th October 2023. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a total value of £3,200,000 GBP for community, social, and personal services. The service is targeted at adult unpaid carers in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for small and voluntary sector enterprises to participate. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those providing community and social services. The procurement process does not involve a formal tender or competition, focusing instead on engagement with stakeholders to gather information. The Council is seeking to procure services to support unpaid carers, including emergency support for those at risk of crisis situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - HAS5899 Carers Link Service

Notice Description

This is a Market Engagement Exercise and not a call for competition On FRIDAY 21st July 2023 . Time: 10AM The Council is currently reviewing its services for unpaid carers Tower Hamlets. Commissioners would like to meet stakeholders for an engagement session and also to gather information where appropriate. This process is not a formal tender or other competitive process and will not result in the award of a contract. Tower Hamlets Council is seeking to procure two services : 1. Unpaid Carers Service : The Unpaid Carers' Service will help the council meet its Care Act duties to ensure carers have access to information and advice, conduct assessments of carers' needs, as well as providing additional support that is known to have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. 2. Unpaid Carers Emergency Service : The Unpaid Carers Emergency Service will provide flexible emergency support for carers at significant risk of a cared-for/carer relationship breakdown or experiencing a crisis. To participate in this market engagement please express interest by no later than Thursday 21st July 2023 at 3pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4db048ee-f261-4056-9225-eaeb2f7a5b9f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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