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title: "Carers Support, Information and Advice Service"
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# Carers Support, Information and Advice Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20fc40b2-eccb-42d7-a8c8-f4bfb2f9e800

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Carers Support, Information and Advice Service," classified under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000). This procurement process is characterised as open and follows an open procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 1st February 2018 and will close for submissions on 6th March 2018. The service aims to provide essential support to caregivers aged 18 and over across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories in Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in social services. Businesses that specialise in providing care-related support, information dissemination, or advisory services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful applicants could establish long-term contracts, potentially leading to further engagements within the health and social care sector, thereby fostering their business growth.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is to provide support, information and advice to Carers aged 18 and over who have been identified by the provider or partner agencies as requiring assistance, information or guidance. Additional information: Potential bidders must register interest and submit tenders through In-Tend. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ddcb3-e6b4-4607-b978-1fdbe06c59ff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ddcb3-e6b4-4607-b978-1fdbe06c59ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ddcb3-e6b4-4607-b978-1fdbe06c59ff
  1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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