Tender

Young Carers support service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking tenders for the "Young Carers Support Service" with a value of £150,000. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with the contract running for an initial two years starting from 1st April 2022, and potentially extendable for another year. The tender is currently at the open procedure stage, with submissions due by 23rd December 2021. The service aims to provide comprehensive support to young carers, ensuring they receive necessary assistance and opportunities to engage in educational activities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and support for young individuals, particularly those with experience in collaborative community work and tailored service provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender specifically encourages participation from those with relevant experience in delivering community-focused services. Successful bidders will play a vital role in enhancing the support network for young carers, fostering both business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Carers support service

Notice Description

Due to the approaching expiry of an existing contract the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the delivery of a Young Carers Support Service. The contract is expected to run for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1st April 2022 and may be extended for a further one (1) year subject to funding and performance (at the sole discretion of the Council). Our vision in the re-tender of this service is to work in partnership with an appropriately experienced contractor to sustain, and develop further, a quality support service for Young Carers in Barking and Dagenham. The service will be compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014. The core areas of this service will be: - to work in collaboration with various agencies and the Local Authority to identify young carers; - being the first port of call for young carers' support; - to ensure that young carers receive a formal assessment where requested/ required; - provide support and advice to young carers; - to provide activities for young carers to allow them to share their experiences with other young carers and also provide time away from their caring responsibilities; - to deliver a tailored service to the young carer in accordance with their assessment, and that keeps them engaged in, and attending, education, employment and training; - to provide activities that are in consultation with the young carers; and - to provide a flexible service that can meet the needs of young carers at the weekends, and evenings. Additional information: All tender documents are available at https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe60dd8-9f6f-406f-8b88-ffa3d7e05cd7
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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