Tender

0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2018 at 14:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Essex County Council for the tender titled "0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract, with a total value of £4,500,000, is aimed at delivering a Carers Support Service in the East of England, specifically Essex. The tender process is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2017, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their offerings in health and social care services. Companies capable of delivering innovative and flexible support solutions for unpaid carers, including networks for advice, peer support, and future planning, will find this procurement relevant. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing support for carers across Essex, which could contribute significantly to business growth in the care service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

Procurement of a Carers Support Service in Essex, offering flexibility and innovation to meet the expected increase in demand. The new service will deliver the following: *A single point of contact to ensure that carers have equal access to information, advice, and support across the county. *Help for carers to build on their own networks of support and promote the development of peer support groups and networks. *Promote the needs of carers across organisations, communities and employers and supporting the development of carer friendly communities. *Support for carers to plan for the future, and to develop contingency plans. *Support carers to navigate the health, social care and welfare benefits systems. *A programme to identify carers early, particularly in GP and hospital settings. *Provision of expert advice and support on the range of respite and short break services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067afd6c-c141-4aba-bb28-da21d66f08cb
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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