Award

Edge of Care Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jun 2024 at 10:44

Award Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2024 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is looking to award a contract for the provision of an Edge of Care Service in Lincolnshire, aimed at supporting families in crisis. The contract will run for 24 months from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026, with a possible extension until 30th June 2027. The service falls under the Health and social work services category and has a value of £390,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 28th March 2024, and the contract starting on 1st July 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in social services or child welfare to engage with Lincolnshire County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Being in the services sector, businesses offering family support services or volunteering networks may find this tender of interest. The focus of the contract on early intervention and family resilience makes it suitable for businesses committed to supporting vulnerable families.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edge of Care Service

Notice Description

A Contract is required for the provision of an Edge of Care Service to support families in Lincolnshire who are at a time of crisis and are at risk of their Children/Young People (CYP) entering the Care of the Local Authority. The Supplier shall operate a Volunteer network to assist in supporting families to prevent escalation of need; lower the risk of child abuse and neglect; and help reduce the overall number of CYP becoming a Child in Care (CiC) in Lincolnshire. Through its Volunteer network, the Supplier shall provide support to families through a range of timely and focussed interventions which shall include (but is not limited to): * befriending and mentoring - including providing positive role model(s); * assisting with parenting skills (e.g. bedtime routines); * practical support such as improving their home environment; * donating provisions of goods and resources for example play and learning aids for children, kitchen equipment, decorating supplies etc; * virtual support where face to face support is impractical, untimely, or unavailable; * day-time care and time-limited overnight stays for CYP. The service shall promote the importance of early intervention and support to families and CYP in Lincolnshire, and enhance the resilience of families. This shall enable sustained healthy parenting in order to help maintain CYP at home with their families. The Contract is required for a period of 24 months from 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2026, with the possibility of an extension for a 12 month period from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5771a102-08d2-472d-960c-37264d7d9afd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89741d24-985a-4793-8986-bc2a753448cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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