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Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers - AWARD

THURROCK COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2024 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has completed the procurement process for the "Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers" contract, which falls under the social work and related services category (CPV: 85300000). The service aims to support unpaid carers within Thurrock by enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement followed an open procedure and is intended to provide support and advice to unpaid carers over the age of 18. Key participants are Thurrock Council as the buyer and Thurrock & Brentwood Mind as the supplier, with a contract value of £1,349,019.58 GBP. The award date was 25th November 2024, and the contract became active from 27th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations experienced in providing social support services. Businesses that specialise in social work, community support, and mental health services are well-suited to participate, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the ability to impact the well-being of unpaid carers, this contract represents a strategic opportunity for growth in the social services sector, offering a long-term relationship with Thurrock Council and potential for future contract extensions.

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Notice Title

Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers - AWARD

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is commissioning an Information, Support and Advice Service for unpaid carers within Thurrock, with the aim of having a positive impact on unpaid carers physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during their caring role. This service will provide Information, Support and Advice to any unpaid carers identified in Thurrock over the age of 18 years. The contract is for six years with the option to extend by a further two years. Further information can be found in the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb36b16-ea4b-4a1b-83bd-c70c8b6a003d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,349,019 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiri Mason
Contact Email
kmason@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652243

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THURROCK & BRENTWOOD MIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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