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title: "Supporting Independence Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03c8d54e-7626-4341-9e72-0faaf9a0d5c8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-17"
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# Supporting Independence Service

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03c8d54e-7626-4341-9e72-0faaf9a0d5c8

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## Summary

The City of York Council is seeking providers for the "Supporting Independence Service" contract, aimed at improving the quality of life for vulnerable and isolated individuals in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under Health and social work services (CPV 85000000), is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method being used is an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 November 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Potential bidders are advised to contact Mark Woolford for further information.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of delivering flexible, high-quality support services for vulnerable and older people, thereby maximising their independence and reducing long-term care needs. Companies specialising in social care services or those experienced in combatting isolation and promoting community inclusion would be well-suited to compete. While the tender is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, innovative and adaptable service providers that can ensure dignity and respect for beneficiaries will find this an ideal opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The Service objective is for the provision of non-statutory Supporting Independence Service. The Service's aim is to improve the quality of life for vulnerable and isolated people, maximising their independence and helping them to remain safe and comfortable in their own communities for as long as possible, whilst maintaining their individual dignity, privacy, freedom of choice and being treated with respect. The Provider will deliver a high quality, flexible and innovative service for vulnerable and older people to ensure that they receive the support they need to maximise their independence and prevent, reduce, or delay the need to access long term care and other statutory provision. The service should combat isolation and exclusion and help to keep the vulnerable or older person as part of their local community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58052962-87a3-4bce-bd52-eeaddc8c4218 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58052962-87a3-4bce-bd52-eeaddc8c4218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58052962-87a3-4bce-bd52-eeaddc8c4218
  17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86757&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103839
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.york.gov.uk

## Provenance

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