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Carers' Support Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 14:13

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12 Nov 2024 at 16:45

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05 Nov 2024 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Carers' Support Services. This contract, falling under the health and social work services industry category, is located in Camden, London, UK (Region UKI31). The procurement, which followed an open procedure method, is now in the Award stage, having been finalised on 31st March 2025. Initially, the contract will run for four years, concluding on 31st March 2029, with the potential for a three-year extension until 31st March 2032. The total contract value is approximately £3,474,126, extendable up to £6,314,419. This contract aligns with statutory obligations under the Care Act 2014, emphasizing the assessment and support of unpaid carers.

The award to the Camden Carers Centre presents a substantial business growth opportunity for local SMEs with expertise in social services and community support. Companies that can offer innovative approaches in partnership working and service delivery, especially those capable of co-designing support services with local groups, will find this tender beneficial. The services must align with a neighbourhood-focused approach and adhere to detailed performance measures. The Council has also introduced a Supplier Incentive Scheme to improve cash flow for participants, aimed at settling invoices swiftly, thus enhancing liquidity throughout the supply chain. Businesses venturing into or already situated in the health and social care sectors are particularly well-suited for this opportunity due to its focus on strengthening community ties and enhancing carers' support through multidisciplinary partnerships.

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Notice Title

Carers' Support Services

Notice Description

This notice notes the award of contract to Camden Carers Centre for the provision of the Carers' Support Service who currently deliver the service. The Carers' Support Service addresses the statutory duties the Care Act 2014 places on Local Authorities to identify unpaid Carers, assess their needs and prevent, reduce and delay future need for support. The new contract is for an initial period of four (4) years until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend for an additional three (3) years until 31st March 2032, for a total value of PS3,474,126 (PS6,314,419 including extension). Camden Carers submitted a tender with strengths which include understanding local needs, co-designing the service with local groups and working with young carers as they transition into adulthood. Their tender also demonstrated innovation, for example, they will work with medical students at University College London to ensure future doctors will have a great understanding of the role of carers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will enable carers to be better supported using a strengths-based approach that will be aligned to the 5 integrated neighbourhoods (in development) and the Carers Action plan. This will create opportunities for improved joined up working e.g. linking in with voluntary services to support carers to continue in their caring role. Impact will be measured through collaborative quality assurance processes and a series of outcome-based key performance indicators to be co-designed

Renewal: The contract is for an initial term of 4 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years at the sole discretion of the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017357-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,314,798 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,314,798 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Mr David Walsh
Contact Email
david.walsh@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079743535

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMDEN CARERS CENTRE

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