Tender

Young Carers Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently proceeding with a tender for the "Young Carers Service," which aims to provide essential support to young carers across Kent. The procurement process is at the tender stage, set to close on 1st March 2022. The contract has a total value of £976,500 and will run for three years starting from 1st May 2022, with a possibility of extending for an additional two years. The service falls under the health and social work services category and is based in England, ensuring compliance with EU procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in support services for young people and families. Businesses that can provide tailored support and activities for young carers, including training for wider professional networks, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term relationships with Kent County Council and contribute to the enhancement of vital community support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Carers Service

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) is looking for an organisation or a consortium of organisations, to deliver a countywide Young Carers Service. This includes a recurring statutory requirement for KCC, as defined under Section 96 of the Children and Families Act 2014, to ensure young carers and their families are identified and their needs for support are assessed. The aim of the Young Carers Service will be to: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives. In raising awareness, the Young Carers Service will include training for the wider workforce (schools, agencies and professionals that may be in contact with young carers) in how to identify and assess young carers. Direct and ongoing support for young carers and their families will include developing, monitoring, and reviewing action plans for young carers, and advocating on behalf of young carers and/or their families, when appropriate. The Young Carers Service will deliver a service tailored to the needs of young carers, offering a range of activities and support, including virtual support, to be delivered in a timely fashion. This will include 1:1 support and mentoring as well as support in groups. The Young Carers Service will ensure young carers have access to information, support, and respite activities as well as opportunities to make friends, go on trips, meet other young carers, and engage with other activities within the school or community. The financial envelope for the Young Carers Service is PS325,500 per annum. The contract will run for three years from 1/05/2022, with the option to extend for a further two years on a one-plus-one basis. Kent County Council is committed to ensuring fairness, openness, and transparency and to following EU procurement regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-183aa4ed-5d01-4a86-ba81-196adbcfbbaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d6f502-0f3a-43f7-b3c4-4ecb27d06651
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£976,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andy Jones
Contact Email
andy.jones@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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