Award

HAC5899 Unpaid Carers Service

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 14:29

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "HAC5899 Unpaid Carers Service" was led by Tower Hamlets, a regional or local authority in London, United Kingdom. With an industry focus on "Social work and related services", this initiative addresses the needs of unpaid carers within the Tower Hamlets area, in line with national and local carers' strategies. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, commencing on 8th August 2023, with bidding closing on 15th September 2023. It consisted of two lots: Lot A and Lot B, both of which were awarded on 13th December 2023, following a tender stage. The contracts are aimed at providing crucial support services to carers, with an initial duration of 36 months and potential extensions. Total contract value is approximately £3,310,000, with specific contracts awarded to the Carers Centre and Care Solution Bureau CIC.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for service providers in the social care sector, particularly those focused on community and social services. Businesses like SMEs and larger organisations can benefit by facilitating essential services that enhance carers' wellbeing, aligning with statutory requirements under the Care Act. Companies specialising in flexible support services could also compete for similar future contracts, given the region's emphasis on social care provisions. The open procurement method suggests a competitive environment, opening doors for a wide range of suppliers to present innovative solutions, thus fostering business growth and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Title

HAC5899 Unpaid Carers Service

Notice Description

The service will deliver information, advice, practical support, and guidance to careers of Tower Hamlets residents to help them to undertake their caring role. The carers offer in Tower Hamlets will be aligned to the priorities in the National Carers' strategy, carers action plan and the local Commitment to Carers Action plan. The service will support adult carers caring for someone in Tower Hamlets, and young carers (16+ years) transitioning into adulthood. These will be purchased through two lots: Lot A - Unpaid Carers Service: The Unpaid Carers Service will help the Council meet its Care Act duties to ensure carers have access to information and advice, conduct assessments of carers' needs, as well as providing additional support that is known to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers and will help them continue in their caring role Lot B - Unpaid Carers Emergency Service : The Unpaid Carers Emergency Service will provide flexible emergency support for carers at significant risk of a cared-for/carer relationship breakdown or experiencing a crisis.

Lot Information

HAC5899: Unpaid Carers Service Lot A

The service will deliver information, advice, practical support, and guidance to careers of Tower Hamlets residents to help them to undertake their caring role. The carers offer in Tower Hamlets will be aligned to the priorities in the National Carers' strategy, carers action plan and the local Commitment to Carers Action plan. The service will support adult carers caring for someone in Tower Hamlets, and young carers (16+ years) transitioning into adulthood. Lot A - Unpaid Carers Service: The Unpaid Carers Service will help the Council meet its Care Act duties to ensure carers have access to information and advice, conduct assessments of carers' needs, as well as providing additional support that is known to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers and will help them continue in their caring role

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 yrs on a a one plus one basis, giving the maximum contract duration of 5 years(3+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance.

HAC5899: Unpaid Carers Service Lot B

The service will deliver information, advice, practical support, and guidance to careers of Tower Hamlets residents to help them to undertake their caring role. The carers offer in Tower Hamlets will be aligned to the priorities in the National Carers' strategy, carers action plan and the local Commitment to Carers Action plan. The service will support adult carers caring for someone in Tower Hamlets, and young carers (16+ years) transitioning into adulthood. Lot B - Unpaid Carers Emergency Service : The Unpaid Carers Emergency Service will provide flexible emergency support for carers at significant risk of a cared-for/carer relationship breakdown or experiencing a crisis.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years one plus one basis, giving the maximum contract duration of 5 years (3+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ede9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£3,310,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,110,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CARE SOLUTION BUREAU

CARERS CENTRE

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