Tender

Carers Innovation Fund

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 Jul 2019 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 17:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently involved in the Carers Innovation Fund tender process, classified under the Social work and related services industry. This pre-commercial procurement is taking place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with the tender period closing on 13th September 2019. The initiative encompasses three phases over approximately nine months, with significant funding available: up to £500,000 for preliminary phases and a total of £4.5 million for the implementation phase, which will commence on 25th November 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in innovative projects that support carers. Interested businesses can apply for funding to develop and demonstrate their solutions, which can lead to substantial growth and partnership opportunities within the social care sector. The phased approach allows participants to progressively refine their ideas, making it especially suitable for organisations involved in research and development in social service innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Innovation Fund

Notice Description

The Pre Commercial Procurement will be done in a phased approach covering 3 phases (Phase 1: Idea Generation; Phase 2: Idea Development and Phase 3: Idea Implementation) over a period of approx. 9 months. Phase 1 (Idea Generation) will ask interested parties to complete a formal expression of interest. At Phase 2 up to 20 bidders will be awarded funding of 25 000 GBP to carry out initial research and development of their proposed solution to demonstrate proof of concept (max funding at Phase 2: 500 000 GBP). At Phase 3, a total funding pot of 4 500 000 GBP is available for financial Years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. Bidders will be invited to submit proposals and will be invited to a pitch day to determine which bids may be awarded Phase 3 Idea Implementation funding. Intellectual property rights generated during the PCP will be subject to terms and conditions set out in the contract documentation. Additional information can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carers-innovation-fund-how-to-apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-932b1f51-48e1-4cf6-86f5-e17a595c2e4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e7adf1-8399-485c-b6f1-cc8319e86126
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Pre-commercial procurement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2019 - 23 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carersinnovationfund@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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