Tender

Wellbeing Support Service for Carers

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 21:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Wellbeing Support Service for Carers, in the social work and related services industry category. The service aims to provide support to carers in Dudley through digital and adult wellbeing services. The procurement process has 4 separate lots, including Carers Digital Service and Adult Carers Wellbeing Service. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, with the option for 2 one-year extensions. The deadline for tender submission is 31st January 2024.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses to deliver innovative services supporting carers and promoting self-help. Businesses in the social work sector with experience in digital services, wellbeing support, and youth services would be well-suited to compete. The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers who can demonstrate effective mobilisation plans, address key carer challenges, and measure the impact of service delivery. The tender process is open, allowing interested businesses to electronically submit their bids by the specified deadline.

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Notice Title

Wellbeing Support Service for Carers

Notice Description

Dudley MBC are looking to commission a provider(s) to work in partnership with the councils Carers Network Team to deliver an all-age carers services 'Dudley Carers Hub and Wellbeing Service'. To achieve this the council will be commissioning the service in 4 separate lots* LOT 1 - Carers Digital Service - to provide a new innovative and proactive digital based service which will identify, engage and support all carers through web-based, app-based and social media platforms to carers in Dudley.* LOT 2 - Adult Carers Wellbeing Service - to provide targeted preventative support to carers aged 18 and above, to understand their rights as a carer and support available to them, through quality information, advice and awareness/training on aspects of caring such as:* financial and legal (i.e. navigating welfare benefits systems, power of attorney, preparing to pay for care)* practical training and awareness to support carers to care safely (i.e. first aid / mental health first aid)*

Lot Information

Carers Digital Service

We are looking to commission a new innovative digital based carer service to identify, engage and support all carers through web-based, app-based and social media platform(s) to carers in Dudley.Through virtual means the service must support all carers but particularly those who may not wish to or cannot access physical services due to their caring situation or personal preference. The service must be able to demonstrate how it will provide innovative and proactive localised digital support for carers that is accessible 24/7, particular areas of focus include.* identification of carers* information and advice, appropriate signposting on localised * self-help carer support (i.e. virtual carer training, awareness self-help tools, carers emergency contingency) * peer / buddying support * integrated referral process to refer and register carers with the council's Dudley Carers HubThe service should also consider how it can support all carers including young carers and their families through digital support, including the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to promote self-help programmes / training.The provider will need to evidence* a mobilisation plan for the digital service, including effective referral pathways to the carers hub* how it will tackle key issues and challenges carers face (i.e. loneliness and isolation, financial hardship)* how it will enhance current the current provision to reduce increasing demand for carer support on health and social care services* how it will measure the effectiveness and impact of the service delivery, including the provision of analytical reports on usage and client level data.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options. Max end date 31/03/2029

Adult Carers Wellbeing Service

Support to help adult carers understand their rights providing information, advice and awareness/training aspects of caring including* financial and legal aspects of caring such as navigating welfare benefits systems, power of attorney, preparing to pay for care* practical training and awareness to support carers to care safely (i.e. first aid / mental health first aid / * wellbeing support promoting self-help and providing activities (i.e., counselling and life planning, coaching and mentoring, recreational or relaxation activities) which will enable carers to gain confidence, self-help and personal skills to enable them to identify and achieve personal outcomesService MUST include targeted support for Young Adult Carers (18-25) to provide self-help, mentoring and coaching to young adults to ensure they are able to identify and achieve personal outcomesService MUST consider how it will support carers evenings and weekends, so carers who cannot access services during the day (i.e. working carers) are able to receive the same level of support.Service MUST consider how it will work with the council's Carers Hub service to ensure carers needs and outcomes are met through assessment and support.We are looking for a service that is innovative in developing support to carers focused on promoting self-help and resilience, utilising community and universal services and volunteering opportunities to maximise capacity within the service and meet increasing demand. The successful provider will need to deliver an agreed level of service (i.e. activities / training from the designated carers hubs in Halesowen and Dudley (minimum of 10 hours per week) as well as in the community, utilising community-based assets.The provider should demonstrate how it will target support within underrepresented carer groups - especially Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers and LGBTQ+ carers to ensure they have the same opportunities to achieve positive outcomes.The provider will need to evidence* its mobilisation plan for the Adult Carers Wellbeing Service* how it will tackle key issues and challenges carers face (i.e. loneliness and isolation, financial hardship)* how it will enhance the current carer provision to reduce increasing demand for carer support on health and social care services* how it will measure the effectiveness and impact of the service delivery, including the provision of analytical reports on usage and client level data.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions available. Max end date 31/03/2029

Preventative Carer Short Break Service

Provision of short term, short break support for carers at risk of carer breakdown or in need ad hoc support to access one off appointments / activities providing the carer a break from caring and enabling them to focus on their own personal activities to manage their health and wellbeing.This may include* sit service in the cared for's home, engaging in activities with the individual e.g. help with reading, hobbies, conversation, use of the TV, help with snacks/drinks* taking the cared for out into the community e.g. walks, outings* activities for the carer and cared for to do together (if they wish) but provides a break from the everyday caring role.We are looking for a service that is innovative in offering short breaks to carers, utilising community and volunteering opportunities to maximise capacity.Eligibility for this service will be assessed via the council's Carers team (Carers Hub) as part of the carers assessment process to establish eligibility and determine the level of support to be provided. An agreed criteria will apply (i.e. cared for is aged 55 years or above and is unable to be left unsupervised without support and/or has a diagnosis of dementia). As a 'planned' service provision, the provider will be expected to provide the service as required, but no sooner than 5 workdays from acceptance of referral, with scope to deliver flexible support 7 days a week, between 8am and 10pm (approx.), as required based on the carers needs. Some clients may require registered care service (i.e. personal care / medication) as such the service must be able to demonstrate how it will provide registered care (if required). The provider will need to evidence* its mobilisation plan for delivering an innovative new Preventative Carer Short Break Service* how it will utilise the voluntary and/or community assets to increase capacity and sustainability of the service* how it will enhance the current carer provision to reduce increasing demand for carer support on health and social care services* how it will measure the effectiveness and impact of the service delivery

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options. Max end date 31/03/2029

Young Carers Service

Young Carers Service (5 - 17 years) Provision of high-quality service to ensure young carers are supported to achieve positive outcomes during childhood. The service will need to * actively promote and identify young carers living in the borough, * support young carers to have the same life opportunities as their peers, * support young carers who may have emotional, social and/or other needs either directly within the service and/or via appropriate signposting* work in partnership with key partners and stakeholders to ensure that children and young people access support promptly without delay and duplication* provide a service that is also available outside of school and standard office hours including weekends* staff will be available to attend professionals' meetings when requested to ensure children and young people are safeguarded.* Staff will be experienced in and/or hold relevant qualifications to work with children and young peopleThe service will be delivered using an intervention model reflective of the Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership's 'Children, Young People and Families support level Guidance and Framework for Practitioners' document.The successful provider will be required to understand and support young carers and their families appropriately within the 4 'Levels of Need' identified in the guidance.https://dudleysafeguarding.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSPP-Support-Level-Guidance-and-Framework-March-2023.pdfThe provider will need to evidence* its mobilisation plan for the Young Carers Service* how it will tackle key issues and challenges young carers face (i.e. loneliness and isolation, educational and social inequality)* how it will measure the effectiveness and impact of the service delivery

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options available. Max end date 31/03/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0426ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037209-2023
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,735,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,735,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chanpreet Dhesi
Contact Email
chanpreet.dhesi@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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