Planning

Carers Information, Support, Assistance and Outreach service

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pembrokeshire County Council is preparing to tender for the provision of a Carers Information, Support, Assistance and Outreach service. The aim is to engage with carers, partners, and providers to improve the lives of carers and their families. The service will include various support areas such as a drop-in centre, information assistance, outreach, breaks, training, and emergency backup schemes. The Council is encouraging attendance at an upcoming virtual briefing event scheduled for Friday 22nd March 2024.

This procurement opportunity in the services category within the health and social work sector is currently in the planning stage. Businesses specializing in health and social care services, digital inclusion, and education support are well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender process will involve collaboration with the Pembrokeshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board, aligning closely with the priorities set by the Welsh Government to improve outcomes for adult carers.

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Notice Title

Carers Information, Support, Assistance and Outreach service

Notice Description

Pembrokeshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board are preparing to tender for the provision of a Carers Information, Support, Assistance and Outreach service for adult carers aged 18 and over, who provide unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or affected by substance misuse. The aim for the service is to engage with carers, partners and providers alike to deliver an Information, Support, Assistance & Outreach Service that will help improve the lives of carers and their families.The Carers Information, Support, Assistance & Outreach Service will consist of the following service areas:- An accessible Carers drop-in Centre.- A single point of contact for Information, Support and Assistance- Carers' OutreacH- Carers' Breaks- Carers' Grant scheme- Carers' Training- Carers' Voice- Website Management- Carers' Recognition Card- Carers' Emergency Back-up SchemeUnpaid carers are the single largest provider of care to people with support needs in our communities, and they save the NHS and Social Services billions of pounds every year. The 2021 National Census reported that 12,885 people in Pembrokeshire identified themselves as an unpaid carer, and over 34% provide more than 50 hours of care every week.Published in 2021 the West Wales Carers Strategy sets out a clear vision for how working together to plan, develop and deliver services will improve outcomes for Carers and their families. The Service Provider will be a key partner who will collaborate closely with Commissioners and Stakeholders as we work towards achieving a better outcome for adult carers.The 4 Priority areas, below, were informed by feedback received from engagement activities, as well as the national priorities set by Welsh Government, and the 2017 population needs assessment for West Wales:Priority 1: Improve the early recognition and self-identification of carers including young carers and young adult carers.Priority 2: Ensure a range of services are available to support the well-being of carers of all ages, in their life alongside caring.Priority 3: Support carers to access and maintain education, training and employment opportunities.Priority 4: Support carers to become digitally included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139672
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139672
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Roxanne Kehoe
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Further Information

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