Tender

1055 - Unpaid Carers Virtual/Digital Service Offer

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2024 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is seeking services for the Unpaid Carers Virtual/Digital Service Offer. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is located in England. The tender, with a value of £250,000, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 18th July 2024 at 12:00 noon. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the contract period is from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2027.

This tender by Essex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to provide virtual/digital services targeting and supporting carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses with expertise in health technology and online services, aimed at enhancing carers' well-being and support networks, would find this opportunity particularly suitable for growth and collaboration with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1055 - Unpaid Carers Virtual/Digital Service Offer

Notice Description

Essex County Council currently commission a range of services to support unpaid carers, such as specialist information advice and support. Alongside this, Essex County Council are proposing to procure services of a virtual / Digital offer, which compliments by targeting and promoting the local and national support for carers, through technology and online methods of communication. The virtual offer provides this through engaging digital content and tools which are easily accessible to carers regardless of location, person circumstances and time restraints, and to build resilience in carers through the following methods: - Harnessing the wisdom, knowledge, and experience of carers to support each other in their caring role; - Strategic use of technology to identify and support carers at scale; - Facilitating carer-to-carer self-support; - Designing online services to ensure a high-quality experience. The aims and objectives of the services are as follows: - To support carers to sustain their caring role where they are happy and able to do so; - To support carers to maintain their own quality of life by focusing on their health and wellbeing outside of their caring responsibilities; - To support carers to plan; - To work with statutory and voluntary agencies to recognise and respect carers as expert partners; - To promote networks of support for carers; - To support carers to navigate the health and social care system, and select the best solutions for them; - To take an enabling and goal-focused approach building on what carers can do for themselves; - To support Essex County Council to deliver its requirements of the Care Act 2014 by preventing, reducing, and delaying needs. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE. THE ORIGINAL VALUE FOR THIS NOTICE REFLECTED THE ESTIMATED SPEND BETWEEN COMMENCEMENT (1ST OCTOBER 2024) AND THE END OF ANY POTENTIAL EXTENSTION (31ST MARCH 2027, PLUS TWO YEARS), RATHER THAN THE INITIAL PERIOD OF 2.5 YEARS. THIS AMENDMENT REFLECTS THE CORRECTION OF THIS ERROR. TO ALLOW FOR THIS CORRECTION, THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM 10TH JULY 2024 TO 18TH JULY 2024 (AT 12:00 NOON) Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE. THE ORIGINAL VALUE FOR THIS NOTICE REFLECTED THE ESTIMATED SPEND BETWEEN COMMENCEMENT (1ST OCTOBER 2024) AND THE END OF ANY POTENTIAL EXTENSTION (31ST MARCH 2027, PLUS TWO YEARS), RATHER THAN THE INITIAL PERIOD OF 2.5 YEARS. THIS AMENDMENT REFLECTS THE CORRECTION OF THIS ERROR. TO ALLOW FOR THIS CORRECTION, THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM 10TH JULY 2024 TO 18TH JULY 2024 (AT 12:00 NOON)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da72ac6-d8e9-4dc9-9423-ab3ee74cb800
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barry Messenger
Contact Email
barry.messenger@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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