Tender

Northamptonshire County Council - Carer's Support Services

LGSS

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Tender

08 Mar 2017 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council, represented by LGSS, is currently seeking providers for its Carer's Support Services through an open tender process. The contract, valued at £3,150,000, focuses on delivering statewide services for unpaid adult carers of vulnerable adults and disabled children in Northamptonshire. The tender period is open until 12:00 noon on 12th April 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2017 and lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, pending annual review. The services, classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, include assessments and community resilience support for carers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those offering support and training services for carers. Companies equipped to develop and deliver community-based initiatives, training programmes, and respite care services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses able to collaborate with local agencies and align their proposals with the Joint Commissioning Carers Strategy could leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and contribute positively to the community welfare landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire County Council - Carer's Support Services

Notice Description

Providers are invited to complete an Invitation to Tender (referred to from now on as ITT) outlining their bid for Carers Services. The Provider will develop and provide Countywide services which enable Carers in Northamptonshire to maintain a balance between caring responsibilities and leading a fulfilling life outside of their caring role. The target population are adult Carers who are caring for either a vulnerable adult or disabled child in an unpaid capacity. The expectations from Provider(s) will be to provide value for money and attract external funds to meet growing demand and unmet need. Provider(s) will be required to align services to the Joint Commissioning Carers Strategy 2016-2020 and work in partnership with other agencies such as commissioned services, Children's services, health services, the Carers Partnership Board and the Voluntary Sector. LOT 1 - Assessments The Provider will be required to undertake the Council's duty Carers Assessments as set out in section 10 of the Care Act 2014. * Assessment of the Carer * Developing a support plan * Helping identify services & referral to other agencies including commissioned services for LOT 2. LOT 2 - Community Resilience The Provider will be required to deliver a variety of services for Carers in Northamptonshire which include respite care (including emergency respite care and sitting services), training, social activities, peer support, information/guidance/support, direct payments and support to ensure Carers maintain or access work, training and educational opportunities. Both services will be required from October 2017 onwards and TUPE will apply. This contract is for three years, with an option to extend for twenty four months, subject to annual review. For clarity, the maximum possible duration of the Contract, should the extension be taken up is five years. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00noon on Wednesday 12th April 2017. If assistance is required regarding the use of the LGS eTendering Portal, please contact the Due North helpdesk on: Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Phone: 0330 005 0352 Opening times: 09:00 - 17:30 Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a72dd39-d5cf-4f3c-86d7-5751f896c5be
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 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
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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