Tender

Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 15:04

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01 Nov 2024 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced service providers to support Young Carers aged 5-18 across Buckinghamshire. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 2nd December 2024, and the contract start date on 1st April 2025. The initial contract term is three years, extendable by two additional one-year periods, with a total contract value of £1,125,000. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (industry classification id: 85000000) and is procured using the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service aims to provide advice, support, and guidance, aligning with the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant to aid young carers while ensuring their wellbeing and aspirations are met.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, or guidance services to enter into a long-term partnership with Buckinghamshire Council. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The dedicated support service is designed to promote awareness and provide resources for young carers within a 'whole family' framework, potentially reducing the health disparities they face. By delivering this critical support, service providers can establish a strong presence in the community, enhance their portfolio, and make meaningful contributions to the welfare of young carers and their families in Buckinghamshire.

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Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of services to support Young Carers (age 5-18) across the county. The service will provide advice, support and guidance. The initial contract term is three years with an option to extend for a further two, one year periods (3+1+1). The contract start date is 1 April 2025. Buckinghamshire Council is commissioning a dedicated Young Carers Support Service that is tailored to meet the needs of Young Carers in Buckinghamshire to enable them to carry out their caring role whilst maintaining their own aspirations. The service will align to the ten key outcomes identified within the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant which envisions a future where all Young and Young Adult Carers. The service will adopt a 'whole family' approach to supporting Young Carers and their families, raising awareness of unpaid carers, increasing self-identification and promoting access to support services, and aim to reduce the poorer health outcomes faced by unpaid carers. This Procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime and will be based on the Open Procedure ( Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015). Tender documents can be found at link attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fe4418-89c6-4dca-b6e5-7551a57c500c
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 (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

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Wright
Contact Email
louise.wright@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001316000

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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