Tender

Buckinghamshire Carers Support Services for Digital, Adults and Young Adult Carers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting expressions of interest for a tender titled "Buckinghamshire Carers Support Services for Digital, Adults and Young Adult Carers". The service, classified under Health and social work services (CPV 85000000), aims to support adult and young adult carers within the county. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The submission deadline is 2 December 2024, with an initial contract term of five years starting from 1 April 2025, and an option to extend for a further two years. The contract will broadly cover the region of UKJ13.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, digital support platforms, and community engagement. Service providers experienced in offering comprehensive care support and digital interventions will find this project particularly suitable. By collaborating with Buckinghamshire Council, businesses can establish a strong presence in the community, enhance their service portfolio, and build partnerships with statutory, voluntary, and social enterprise sectors. This tender not only offers a stable, long-term contract but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of carers within the region.

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Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Carers Support Services for Digital, Adults and Young Adult Carers

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of services to support adult and young adult carers across the county. The service will provide advice, support and guidance as well as offering an online digital service. The initial contract term is five years with an option to extend for a further two years (5+2). The contract start date is 1 April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Carers play a significant role within the social care system providing significant levels of support to family and/or friends. However, unpaid carers face significant disparities in health and wellbeing as a result of their caring responsibilities. Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission an adults (including Young Adults 18-25yrs) carers support service with a digital provision; offering information, advice, guidance, and ongoing support tailored to Buckinghamshire residents that enables them to maintain their caring roles. The new service will embed the responsibility for the identification of carers in Buckinghamshire throughout the community, education and the health and social care ecosystem. This will be achieved through robust and collaborative partnership working with statutory, voluntary and social enterprise partners as well as primary and education settings. Information, advice and guidance will continue to be provided with further enhancement through a new digital offer which will also support with the identification of carers and provide online support groups with peers This Procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime and will be based on the Open Procedure ( Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015).

Options: The initial contract term will run for 5 years with an option to extend this contract for a further two years (5+2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b341
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035467-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£4,054,533 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
- Louise Wright
Contact Email
louise.wright@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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