--- title: "Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-01" --- # Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ae46d27-11dc-4236-a7b8-d1aba9d73cf1.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced service providers to support Young Carers aged 5-18 across Buckinghamshire. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 2nd December 2024, and the contract start date on 1st April 2025. The initial contract term is three years, extendable by two additional one-year periods, with a total contract value of £1,125,000. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (industry classification id: 85000000) and is procured using the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service aims to provide advice, support, and guidance, aligning with the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant to aid young carers while ensuring their wellbeing and aspirations are met. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, or guidance services to enter into a long-term partnership with Buckinghamshire Council. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The dedicated support service is designed to promote awareness and provide resources for young carers within a 'whole family' framework, potentially reducing the health disparities they face. By delivering this critical support, service providers can establish a strong presence in the community, enhance their portfolio, and make meaningful contributions to the welfare of young carers and their families in Buckinghamshire. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of services to support Young Carers (age 5-18) across the county. The service will provide advice, support and guidance. The initial contract term is three years with an option to extend for a further two, one year periods (3+1+1). The contract start date is 1 April 2025. Buckinghamshire Council is commissioning a dedicated Young Carers Support Service that is tailored to meet the needs of Young Carers in Buckinghamshire to enable them to carry out their caring role whilst maintaining their own aspirations. The service will align to the ten key outcomes identified within the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant which envisions a future where all Young and Young Adult Carers. The service will adopt a 'whole family' approach to supporting Young Carers and their families, raising awareness of unpaid carers, increasing self-identification and promoting access to support services, and aim to reduce the poorer health outcomes faced by unpaid carers. This Procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime and will be based on the Open Procedure ( Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015). Tender documents can be found at link attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fe4418-89c6-4dca-b6e5-7551a57c500c | | 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 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,125,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2024 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fe4418-89c6-4dca-b6e5-7551a57c500c - 1 Nov 2024 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77195d1d-bbf0-4301-9823-e3faabb9f1e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fe4418-89c6-4dca-b6e5-7551a57c500c 1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77195d1d-bbf0-4301-9823-e3faabb9f1e9 1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=345254cc-8190-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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