Award

Carers Discharge Support

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Aug 2023 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Carers Discharge Support services. The contract is valued at £322,718 GBP and was awarded via a direct procurement method with a tender period ending on 31st July 2023. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st March 2024. The Carers Discharge scheme aims to provide support to family/informal carers enabling safe hospital discharges in England.

This tender for Carers Discharge Support services by the Leicestershire County Council presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the social work and related services industry in England would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award method and the focus on providing support for carers highlight the Council's commitment to enhancing community care services and supporting carer networks.

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Notice Title

Carers Discharge Support

Notice Description

The Carers Discharge scheme is a short term initiative funded from the ASC Discharge Grant to facilitate hospital discharges up until the end of March 2024. The scheme will make one off payments of up to PS500 to support family/informal carers who are providing support to enable a cared for person to be safely discharged from hospital and for them to be supported at home.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aafeb7d2-2bd6-4d71-9f77-d835fed32415
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da11485-69b6-40cc-98db-5c90e085b617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£322,718 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,718 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louis Blake
Contact Email
louis.blake@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VASL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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