--- title: "CYP Young Carers' Service in Lancashire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-12-12" --- # CYP Young Carers' Service in Lancashire Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32fa4cd5-b514-436f-bc3b-0fa07de07284.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the CYP Young Carers' Service in Lancashire, initiated by Lancashire County Council. The procurement method is an open procedure exceeding the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 3rd November 2017. The service aims to provide comprehensive support for young carers, engaging various community agencies in the North West of England. The contract, valued at £972,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and is expected to last until 31st March 2020, with an extension option until 31st March 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social and health services sector, particularly those focusing on youth support and advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, especially those specialising in delivering tailored interventions and support services for young individuals and families. Companies that can provide training, advocacy, and partnership working within education and community frameworks will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Service will ensure Young Carers are identified and have access to an assessment or re-assessment that fulfils the statutory duties of LCC. Assessed CYP will have access to support, tailored information and advice and targeted group activities which focus on the child but also take a 'whole family' approach working with other agencies, including VCFS Early Help providers, schools, further education establishments and health. The level of service provided will be dependent on the assessment of needs within the family, their motivation to engage and will take into account other support and services already involved. The Service will include the provision of: i. Information, representation, support and advocacy to Young Carers. ii. Group and one to one interventions that are age appropriate - addressing the needs and wants of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. iii. Training and awareness raising about Young Carers including sharing referral routes and step up / down pathways. iv. Partnership working, including whole family approaches - to advocate for the whole family at both policy and service level, as well as at an individual level, identifying care needs of Young Carers, parenting needs; and reduce or prevent levels of inappropriate care by the child/children. This will include focusing on transitions, Schools, CAF/other Social Care Assessment processes. v. Effective signposting to other support services where required, including to universal provision for those assessed as thriving. Additional information: 31/03/2020 with the option to extend for any period of time up to a maximum date of 31st March 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c5cef9-e194-404e-9889-902243c80846 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £972,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £972,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2017 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c5cef9-e194-404e-9889-902243c80846 - 3 Oct 2017 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1afab3-b28c-4793-999c-ff8311e9c4bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c5cef9-e194-404e-9889-902243c80846 12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1afab3-b28c-4793-999c-ff8311e9c4bb 3rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply please use this link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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