Planning

632 Carer Break Experiences - Soft Market Testing

WIGAN COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    11th February 2025 14:17:22 PM

    Planning Deadline

    24th February 2025 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Wigan Council recognises the value of unpaid carers and is committed to the ongoing support for carers in their role. The Council currently commissions a wide range of services to support carers in maintaining their own health and wellbeing, reducing the negative impact of the role and enabling carers to live a fulfilled life alongside their caring role. This includes services that enable carers to take a break from their caring role. The significant benefits of providing carers with a break is well understood. With carers reporting that having a break has a positive impact on their health and wellbeing, ability to cope with their caring role and their levels of isolation. The council is looking to commission a support offer which enables carers to take a break which is person centred and explores innovative break 'experiences' to meet the needs of those with different caring circumstances and enhances the current traditional offer.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

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    Procurement Stage

    Planning

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    Tender Suitability

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  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    85000000
    92000000
    98000000

    CPV Division(s)

    85 - Health and social work services
    92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
    98 - Other community, social and personal services

  • Awarding Authority

    WIGAN COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Michelle White

    Buyer Email

    M.White@wigan.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1942487286

    Buyer Address

    Town Hall, Library Street

    Wigan

    WN1 1YN

    United Kingdom