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Speedier Discharge Grant for Carers

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Speedier Discharge Grant for Carers," classified under the industry category of Social work services without accommodation (CPV: 85312000). Located in England, United Kingdom, this direct award tender aims to provide a one-off grant to unpaid carers to expedite hospital discharges as part of the DHSC Accelerator Reform Grant. The tender's key dates include the tender period ending on 10 January 2025, with the contract period running from 3 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with VASL selected as the supplier for this contract valued at £126,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By facilitating a key service to support unpaid carers, businesses involved in social work services can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and reputation within the public sector. The direct award method and the council’s current partnerships suggest that businesses with established relationships in this field, as well as those with capabilities in rapid service deployment, are best suited to compete for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Speedier Discharge Grant for Carers

Notice Description

One off Grant to unpaid carers in order to speed up discharge from hospital as part of the DHSC Accelerator Reform Grant. To be facilitated by the Council's current commissioned Carer Support services provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc27c39f-a7bb-47b8-8f3e-831aadf954d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02195680-b8f8-479d-a5b7-8df5f7896ea2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VASL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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