Award

Provision of Carer Support Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Mar 2018 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is currently engaging in the procurement process for the "Provision of Carer Support Services". This initiative, classified under the health and social work services industry, is being conducted in County Durham, United Kingdom. The tender is at the award stage, having been finalised on 8th March 2018. The contract, valued at £7 million, is divided into two lots focusing on support for adult and young carers, with the contract period running from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care, particularly those that specialise in support services for carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-positioned to compete, given the requirement for specialist providers to meet the needs of varied carer demographics across the region. With a sizeable contract value and a commitment to enhancing support for both adults and young people, successful bidders can expect to engage in meaningful community impact while driving their own business growth.

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Notice Title

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5936f629-bd38-4adb-b599-536c5ec282f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£4,911,143 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000268235

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DURHAM COUNTY CARERS SUPPORT

FAMILY ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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