Award

Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2024 at 14:50

Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has awarded a contract titled "Carers Support Information and Advice Service" under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV code 85300000). This service aims to provide information, support, and advice for unpaid carers in Thurrock, enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The procurement process followed the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, with the final contract being signed on 25th November 2024. The contract runs for six years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a total contract value of £1,349,019.58, including the extension periods, and the services will be delivered in the UKH32 region.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in community support and advice. SMEs and regional providers such as Thurrock and Brentwood Mind, which successfully secured the contract, have demonstrated their expertise and capacity to handle such services. Businesses providing social work services, community support programs, and advisory roles would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders due to their sector-specific skills. Furthermore, securing such contracts can improve business profiles, expand service offerings, and ensure steady revenue streams over extended periods.

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Notice Title

Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is commissioning an Information, Support and Advice Service for unpaid carers within Thurrock, with the aim of having a positive impact on unpaid carers physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during their caring role. This service will provide Information, Support and Advice to any unpaid carers identified in Thurrock over the age of 18 years. Further information can be found in the specification.The contract is for six years with the option to extend by a further two years.The Council operated this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thurrock Council is commissioning an Information, Support and Advice Service for unpaid carers within Thurrock, with the aim of having a positive impact on unpaid carers physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during their caring role.This service will provide Information, Support and Advice to any unpaid carers identified in Thurrock over the age of 18 years.The contract is for six years with the option to extend by a further two years. Additional information: Please note the estimated contract value includes the extension period.

Renewal: The contract duration is for six years with the option to extend by up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049912
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038325-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,349,019 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Re-procurement is expected either in six, seven or eight years, depending on whether the extension options are taken.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THURROCK AND BRENTWOOD MIND

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