Tender

0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Aug 2017 at 08:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers" is being conducted by Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, UK. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 6th October 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social care services. Organisations capable of delivering innovative carer support services and facilitating improved networking among carers will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on early identification of carers and the provision of expert advice positions this procurement as a vital initiative for organisations seeking to expand their impact within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

Procurement of a Carers Support Service in Essex, offering flexibility and innovation to meet the expected increase in demand. The new service will deliver the following: *A single point of contact to ensure that carers have equal access to information, advice, and support across the county. *Help for carers to build on their own networks of support and promote the development of peer support groups and networks. *Promote the needs of carers across organisations, communities and employers and supporting the development of carer friendly communities. *Support for carers to plan for the future, and to develop contingency plans. *Support carers to navigate the health, social care and welfare benefits systems. *A programme to identify carers early, particularly in GP and hospital settings. *Provision of expert advice and support on the range of respite and short break services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18cc4fda-7004-493c-9858-b8a21baf6181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26926b6a-d282-4925-b637-ac2f3120c76b
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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