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title: "0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18cc4fda-7004-493c-9858-b8a21baf6181"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18cc4fda-7004-493c-9858-b8a21baf6181

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers" is being conducted by Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, UK. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 6th October 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social care services. Organisations capable of delivering innovative carer support services and facilitating improved networking among carers will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on early identification of carers and the provision of expert advice positions this procurement as a vital initiative for organisations seeking to expand their impact within the community.

## Notice

Procurement of a Carers Support Service in Essex, offering flexibility and innovation to meet the expected increase in demand. The new service will deliver the following: *A single point of contact to ensure that carers have equal access to information, advice, and support across the county. *Help for carers to build on their own networks of support and promote the development of peer support groups and networks. *Promote the needs of carers across organisations, communities and employers and supporting the development of carer friendly communities. *Support for carers to plan for the future, and to develop contingency plans. *Support carers to navigate the health, social care and welfare benefits systems. *A programme to identify carers early, particularly in GP and hospital settings. *Provision of expert advice and support on the range of respite and short break services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26926b6a-d282-4925-b637-ac2f3120c76b |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2017 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26926b6a-d282-4925-b637-ac2f3120c76b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26926b6a-d282-4925-b637-ac2f3120c76b
  6th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-services./5485J882XA
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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