Tender

Carers Digital Support Service

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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11 Jan 2024 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council has initiated a tender for a Carers Digital Support Service aimed at providing online support to carers. The service will include information, advice, peer support, and themed workshops. The tender falls under the social work services category and is open for procurement until 1st February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st October 2024. This tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is conducted through an open procedure.

This opportunity can benefit businesses interested in social work services, particularly those focusing on supporting carers. Organisations offering digital solutions for remote support provision and informational services would be well-suited to compete. The location for service delivery is in Milton Keynes, with a specific postal code of MK9 3EJ. Given the nature of the service, businesses with expertise in online platforms, peer support programmes, and themed workshops would have a competitive edge in bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Digital Support Service

Notice Description

Introduction Milton Keynes City Council plan for 2022- 2026 includes increasing support to unpaid carers. To deliver on this and ensure compliance with Care Act 2014. Social Care Commissioning has been consulting with carers to improve the offer to unpaid carers. One of the gaps identified during the consultation was lack of support to working carers who are typical less available to access Carers MK. Purpose The Digital (18+) Carers Support Service ''the service'' will provide support online to carers. The support provided will include: - Information, Advice and Guidance - Peer support - Signposting - Themed workshops Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b857937c-9655-4405-9fe7-808925f71425
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9aaa44-1fcd-40cd-815e-9cba63e5e6c2
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 6-12 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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