Tender

I-0614 - Carers Support Service

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Oct 2020 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is currently engaged in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the Carers Support Service, identified as I-0614. This service, vital to health and social work sectors, is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 16th November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and extend until 31st March 2024. The total estimated value of this procurement is £2,450,000, and it follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in health and social care services will find this tender particularly relevant, as it aims to deliver comprehensive support to carers, thereby addressing their diverse needs. Organisations that can implement a strengths-based approach and foster community integration will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, ultimately enhancing their service offerings in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

I-0614 - Carers Support Service

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is commissioning a Carers Support Service with the following service aims: * Carer identification - helping the person see themselves as a Carer and access appropriate support, including a 'carer flag' on their GP record if the person gives permission, to allow appropriate support; * Operating through a strengths-based approach, encouraging Carers to recognise their strengths and identifying the support their family, friends and the local community can give them; * Resolving Carer's issues or difficulties and enabling them to get appropriate support for their health needs and therefore slowing down or reducing further deterioration or preventing other needs forming; * Supporting Carers to help reduce crisis demand; * Seamless, holistic support providing continuity of care by working in a joined-up way with social care and health services; * Increasing support for Carers to reduce the number of Cared for People being admitted into hospital and residential care; * Improving health and wellbeing of the carer; * Enabling Carers to enjoy a life of their own alongside their caring role and reducing social isolation; * Enabling Carers to continue to care for the Cared for Person for as long as they wish; * Providing peace of mind.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0e4dc9e-63e0-4c65-9042-446ff3eae14f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0e687-4f1c-4ed6-861f-894b8342c811
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
SME, VCSE
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
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Jermy
Contact Email
mark.jermy@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7392318999

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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