Planning

Unpaid Carers Support Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Mar 2017 at 16:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Unpaid Carers Support Service", aimed at providing support to unpaid carers in Essex, UK. The procurement will facilitate a new service that is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018, with a market engagement event set for 5th April 2017 in Chelmsford. The primary focus of the procurement is on guidance and counselling services as identified by the CPV classification codes, particularly for those over 18 years of age.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in support services, counselling, and guidance, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations such as unpaid carers. Companies offering practical and emotional support, as well as those that can provide services associated with discharge from hospitals and end-of-life care, would be well-suited to participate in this tender process. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with local authorities and expanding the range of services provided.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unpaid Carers Support Service

Notice Description

ECC is currently looking to re-commissioning services to support unpaid carers in Essex (over the age of 18yrs) with a view to having a new service/s in place by 1st April 2018. Our current provision for unpaid carers includes a range of support including; - a single point of contact for carers for Information, - advice and guidance, - connecting carers to carers groups and specialist support, - telephone and face to face emotional and practical support which sometimes takes place in carers' homes. - hospital link workers who support carers at point of discharge and support for carers with primary care providers - short term support for those carers requiring immediate support. - support for carers supporting someone at end of life. ECC will be undertaking a tender process to secure a new service later in the year, however, we wanted to make you aware of types of services we are looking to procure. Therefore we will be hosting a market engagement event on 5th April 2017, 10am to 12noon in Chelmsford to test the potential model with providers. If you would like to book a place on this event, please send an email to Simon Evans (Simon.evans@essex.gov.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da9b208-59f3-4b83-92f1-cfdb814b9509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5e0e87-7d41-4652-bfce-0d5bbb5f3565
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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