--- title: "Young Carers - Positive Activities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-10" --- # Young Carers - Positive Activities Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b76a9fa-dd43-4e6c-9f03-f6ac79431930.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking bids for the contract titled "Young Carers - Positive Activities", aimed at providing supportive activities for young carers in the West Midlands, UK. This open procedure tender is currently active, with submissions due by 10:00 AM on 6th February 2018. The awarded contract, expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019, will require the chosen provider to organise six weekly scheduled activities tailored to the needs of young carers within the Borough of Sandwell. Interested parties can apply through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in youth services, community outreach, and educational programmes. Companies with a strong ethos surrounding community engagement, partnerships with local organisations, and experience in working with vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This initiative not only aims to enhance the well-being of young carers but also fosters business expansion through collaborative service delivery and positive community impact. ## Notice Young Carers - Positive Activities. The positive activities provision will give young carers the chance to meet with other young people who are carers and to undertake a range of experiences, have fun, have a break from caring, achieve positive outcomes and raise aspirations. The provider will be required to undertake six weekly timetabling of activities that are co-produced with young carers. The activities will be within the Borough of Sandwell. The provider must establish partnerships with providers of other local activities and ensure there are seamless and cohesive services for the young carer. Tenderers should note that, from 1 April 2018, provision of children's social care services is to be transferred from the Council to Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust ("The Trust"). It is anticipated that the Council will award the contract for this service on behalf of the trust and the contract will be entered into with Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 6th February 2018 at 10am. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9418d01-dd00-49fa-856c-eb0f393188af 10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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