Planning

Time for Carers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Mar 2021 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is initiating a tender titled "Time for Carers," aimed at providing essential support services in the social work sector. This procurement falls under the planning stage, with a focus on services related to family carer well-being during the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Interested parties should note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 24th March 2021. The procurement is expected to take place in Suffolk, UK, and aims to engage Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered domiciliary care services to ensure quality and accountability in the support provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and support services industry, particularly those equipped to provide domiciliary care and well-being services. Companies that specialise in care services, community support, or family assistance programmes would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with Suffolk Family Carers, bidders can contribute to a vital cause while also expanding their service offerings and client base within the local authority framework.

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Notice Title

Time for Carers

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council (SCC) are currently working with Suffolk Family Carers to address any heightened stress or increased isolation as a direct result of caring during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown. A fund has been established to be held by Suffolk Family Carers with the objective of sustaining family carer wellbeing, choice and control and thus preventing/delaying carer ill-health and crisis. SFC will respond initially by exploring wellbeing/resilience support mechanisms/opportunities for the family but if this proves insufficient Suffolk Family Carers may offer a sitting respite service.SCC has agreed with Suffolk Family Carers that such respite services should only be provided by domiciliary care services who are Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered and accredited with SCC. If you are interested in working with Suffolk to provide this support for family carers as part of the Covid response, please contact family.carers@suffolk.gov.uk by 24th March 2021 including "Time For Carers Suffolk Sourcing PIN" in the subject heading.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see details at II.1.4. Additional information: As above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004835-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Skilton
Contact Email
sarah.skilton@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260675

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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