--- title: "LPS ACS - Support Services for BME Carers - RFQ 8929281" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-10" --- # LPS ACS - Support Services for BME Carers - RFQ 8929281 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-038ff043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is actively involved in a public procurement process for the contract titled "LPS ACS - Support Services for BME Carers - RFQ 8929281," aimed at providing specialist support services for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers in Central Lancashire, particularly in Preston and Chorley. The procurement method used for this contract is an open procedure, and the contract value is set at £112,752. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2015, while the contract is effective from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, within the health and social work services category. This process is classified as complete, with the award announced on 8 February 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social support services, especially those equipped to cater to the specific needs of BME carers who may require assistance in culturally appropriate ways. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on providing tailored support and communication for BME communities. Businesses that understand the complexities of caregiving situations in diverse communities are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. ## Notice Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Support Services for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Carers in Central Lancashire, as set out in the tender documents and the contract terms and conditions. Lancashire County Council (LCC) recognises the invaluable support carers provide to individuals across Lancashire. There is also recognition that BME carers, whose first language is not English, in the Preston and surrounding area require a specialist service to support them in culturally appropriate ways and using their preferred communication methods and language. It is also acknowledged that there are a number of BME carers caring for more than one person, resulting in potentially very complex caring situations requiring often intensive and specialist support. It is the intention that the services to be provided under this BME Carers Services will specifically target BME carers in Central Lancashire, particularly in Preston and Chorley which have a significant concentration of BME communities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73bcadf-6a1b-428c-bd72-4edf43d60bf0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Feb 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £112,752 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £112,752 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PUKAR DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2017 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73bcadf-6a1b-428c-bd72-4edf43d60bf0 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1244492b-c5de-425e-b7b2-16f182695576 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73bcadf-6a1b-428c-bd72-4edf43d60bf0 10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1244492b-c5de-425e-b7b2-16f182695576 18th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply please select this link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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