Tender

Contract for the Provision of Carer Support Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking providers for the "Contract for the Provision of Carer Support Services," encompassing health and social work services. This tender has been announced as an open procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement process is divided into two lots, aiming to support both adult and parent carers as well as young carers across County Durham. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12th January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The total budget allocated for the contract is £7,000,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in care services, particularly those that can address the diverse needs of both adult and young carers. Businesses that align with these areas, including those providing counselling, training, and support services, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative approaches and personalised services that can enhance the quality of care provided in Durham County.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Carer Support Services

Notice Description

Durham County Council are looking for specialist provider(s) who can deliver Carer Support Services. The contract has been divided into two lots. Lot 1 Under the Care Act 2014 local authorities have a duty to assess a carers own needs for support regardless of whether the cared-for has eligible needs. Durham County Council would like to procure a single provider of services for adult and parent carers across County Durham to offer a wide range of advice and support to carers. Lot 2 Durham County Council would like to procure a single provider of service to ensure that young carers are not disadvantaged by their caring role and responsibilities and have the best possible chance of achieving. The service will ensure that children and young people are protected from inappropriate caring and have the support they need to learn, develop and thrive, to enjoy positive childhoods and to achieve to their potential. Additional information: Tender documents can only be accessed via www.nepo.org using the reference number DN311277

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53452376-5d1b-469f-8bcf-a7633f7ed387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d660cfac-4d19-43ce-90d2-2b6118766a79
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
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2018Expired
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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