Tender

Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced service providers for the Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service aimed at young carers (ages 5-18). The tender is currently in the "tender" stage and falls under the health and social work services category (CPV Code: 85000000). The service aims to provide comprehensive support, advice, and guidance to young carers in Buckinghamshire. The procurement is being conducted through an Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The initial contract term is set for three years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 2 December 2024, with the contract set to begin on 1 April 2025. The total contract value is £1,125,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting young people and families. Companies that can offer a "whole family" approach and align with the ten key outcomes of the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant will be well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to enhance the welfare of young carers, making this an ideal growth opportunity for service providers who excel in holistic, community-based support systems. Interested businesses should be prepared for electronic submission and ensure their proposals address the key aspects outlined in the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of services to support Young Carers (age 5-18) across the county. The service will provide advice, support and guidance. The initial contract term is three years with an option to extend for a further two, one year periods (3+1+1). The contract start date is 1 April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is commissioning a dedicated Young Carers Support Service that is tailored to meet the needs of Young Carers in Buckinghamshire to enable them to carry out their caring role whilst maintaining their own aspirations. The service will align to the ten key outcomes identified within the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant which envisions a future where all Young and Young Adult Carers. The service will adopt a 'whole family' approach to supporting Young Carers and their families, raising awareness of unpaid carers, increasing self-identification and promoting access to support services, and aim to reduce the poorer health outcomes faced by unpaid carers. 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 contract duration is for three years (3) with an option to extend the contract for one + one year(s) (1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b34d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035481-2024
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
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
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 2030 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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