--- title: "Carer Specialist Information, Advice and Support Service (Lewisham)(2018)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2018-09-17" --- # Carer Specialist Information, Advice and Support Service (Lewisham)(2018) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking tenders for the "Carer Specialist Information, Advice and Support Service", with a total contract value of £768,000. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submission is set for 19th October 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021, with services delivered in London, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social care, particularly those offering advisory and support services to unpaid carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their expertise in community engagement and tailored support could be an asset in fulfilling the requirements of this contract. With an increasing number of carers in the borough, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and accessibility will be well positioned to succeed. ## Notice With an estimated population of 301,300 Lewisham is the 14th largest borough in London by population size and the 5th largest in Inner London. In the 2011 Census 22,521 people in Lewisham self-identified as an unpaid carer. This represented about 1 person in every 12 Lewisham residents. The population is set to continue to grow, by the time of the 2021 Census it is expected to reach 323,000 and this could mean at least 26,000 carers. However, the challenge for society and providers is that not all residents necessarily recognise the title of 'carer': yet they still fulfil this important role and may need help to recognise if they need support. The Carer Information, Support and Advice Service will * meet the information & advice needs of carers in different circumstances, at different stages of their caring journey and where the nature of their caring differs (see range of conditions in 1.1 above) e.g. through website, neighbourhood outreach, neighbourhood support groups, printed material, technological tools, responsive & practical advice ; * recognise and promote the importance of self-care and self-management to add value to independence and wellbeing of carers e.g. carers benefitting from opportunities for self-reflection; * recognise and promote the value of personal relationships & community networks ('asset-based approaches' -to include piloting how interventions by volunteers might effectively support unpaid carers ) or , for some carers, help them nurture the development of such networks, which can help support them in their caring role * facilitate the ability for other professionals to offer timely advice or support and which will help prevent or delay carers' need for intensive support, enabling them to continue caring whilst leading independent lives ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f3a928-f5ca-4264-a0af-9641d3850038 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £768,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE6 4RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Rushey Green | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham East | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2018 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f3a928-f5ca-4264-a0af-9641d3850038 - 17 Sep 2018 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c045b8-58a4-457c-9c40-c4f94b53237b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f3a928-f5ca-4264-a0af-9641d3850038 17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c045b8-58a4-457c-9c40-c4f94b53237b 17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=724c7957-feb7-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Carer Specialist Information, Advice and Support Service (Lewisham)(2018) ## Notice URLs - http://www.lewisham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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