--- title: "Carers Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-09" --- # Carers Support Service Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f582798-8a47-4331-b577-da03deaef0d6.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Norfolk County Council involves the tender for the "Carers Support Service," aimed at addressing the needs of unpaid carers in Norfolk, an area within the East of England. This tender is categorised under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000) and follows an open procedure. The tender period for expressions of interest is set to conclude on 1 May 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 October 2017 and run until 30 September 2020. Interested parties should note that the exact dates for project milestones will be published in the forthcoming tender documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering targeted support and resources for carers. Community organisations and service providers with expertise in health services, crisis management, and resilience-building strategies will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those able to demonstrate strong links with the local community and a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of unpaid carers. ## Notice ** Please note that tender documents are not currently available. At this stage we are seeking expression of interest only. If you wish to attend the concept viability event please follow the instructions given in the Information Notice Any dates given are indicative. The exact dates of the project will be publish in the tender documents.** Norfolk County Council and the 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups in Norfolk are seeking to deliver a service to meet the needs of unpaid carers in Norfolk that will: a. Maintain their own health and wellbeing. b. Remain safe and well through building resilience. c. Allow them to continue in their caring role with confidence. d. Access clearly defined routes in to social care when needs are complex. e. Use established approaches for managing and avoiding breakdown. There is an expectation that the provider will use their skills, knowledge, expertise and networks and work with carers to shape the way services are delivered. The service will: - deliver targeted support and assisted self-service to provide resources, tools and information available to carers in their communities, - support access to more formal routes in to care, - enable carers to respond in a crisis and plan for emergencies. 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/9a23bb23-9b54-47b8-9a8c-8706fba52f6d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a23bb23-9b54-47b8-9a8c-8706fba52f6d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a23bb23-9b54-47b8-9a8c-8706fba52f6d 9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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