Tender

Salford Carers Service

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2020 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has initiated an open tender for the "Salford Carers Service," which falls under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bids set for 10th March 2020 at 4:00 PM. The project is aimed at supporting individuals who provide care and assistance to family members or friends within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,880,000, with a minimum value of £2,400,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2020 and run until 30th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those with experience in developing supportive services for carers and vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By successfully bidding for this contract, suitable organisations can expand their service offerings and contribute to improving the well-being of carers in the region, thereby fostering community health initiatives and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Salford Carers Service

Notice Description

A carer is defined as 'someone who provides support or who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their age, physical or mental illness or disability. This would not usually include someone paid or employed to carry out that role, or someone who is a volunteer. Care Act (2014). A young carer can be defined as a child or young person under the age of 18, who provides regular and ongoing care and emotional support to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled, or who misuses substances. Young adult carers are defined as young carers transitioning from childhood into adulthood A young carer becomes vulnerable when the level of care giving and responsibility to the person in need of care becomes excessive or inappropriate for that child, risking impacting on his or her emotional or physical well being or educational achievement and life chances. Nationally carers' issues have received increased prominence in the last 10-15 years culminating in the introduction of the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act (2004) which placed a duty on local authorities to ensure that all carers know that they are entitled to an assessment of their needs which takes into account their outside interests including work, study and leisure. The act also promotes greater collaboration between local councils and their health partners in order to ensure an emphasis on the overall health and well-being of carers. Additional information: All documentation can be found on the chest e-procurement portal at www.the-chest.org.uk. all documents are free of chage and should be uploaded as a bid no later than 4.00pm 10th March, 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a8e669d-2915-4b0f-a587-96085f6904e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161c46b8-8767-4b90-bea5-4a8d6a36c091
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINTON
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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