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24070 Cambridgeshire County Council Unpaid Carers - Adults with Mental Health Conditions

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 15:33

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2024 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of support services to unpaid carers of adults aged 18-65 with mental health conditions. The contract, titled "24070 Cambridgeshire County Council Unpaid Carers - Adults with Mental Health Conditions," spans from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2027, with a total value of £370,738.39. Classified under the health and social work services industry category, the service prioritises carers within the Cambridgeshire local authority area and adheres to an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 6 September 2024, with the final award announced on 24 January 2025. The awarded service provider is Making Space.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those experienced in mental health support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to compete, given the inclusive suitability criteria outlined by the council. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing adult mental health support programmes and providing comprehensive carer assistance will find this contract beneficial for broadening service portfolios and enhancing community impact. Potential bidders should demonstrate their ability to collaboratively work alongside the existing Young Carers Service to ensure seamless support for all age groups.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24070 Cambridgeshire County Council Unpaid Carers - Adults with Mental Health Conditions

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider who will provide support to carers of adults (aged 18-65) who have a mental health need. The service will continue to support people who reach the age of 65. The service will not work directly with carers under the age of 18, but will work with the Young Carers Service to signpost for Young Carers for support and transition Young Carers into the service when appropriate. The service is for carers who are living in the Cambridgeshire local authority area and includes carers living outside of the county but caring for someone who lives in the area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2853c6c8-c92c-40f1-bde7-12fe9a8f8ff1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£411,557 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,738 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKING SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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