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title: "CARER'S SUPPORT SERVICES"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# CARER'S SUPPORT SERVICES

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4104fde1-367e-4154-a52a-f96bdec0d242

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is seeking a single provider for its Carer's Support Services, aimed at delivering support for both adults and children. This contract has a total value of £2.5 million and is set for an initial five-year term with an optional two-year extension. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed as of 14 December 2017, and the contract period will commence on 1 April 2018 and run until 31 March 2025. Interested parties must have submitted their applications through the Supply Southampton portal by the deadline of 20 October 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide comprehensive carer's support services are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aligns with the growing demand for supportive care in the community. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their reach and increase their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Southampton City Council currently have two providers delivering Adults and Children Carer's Support Services. This contract is for a single provider to deliver these services for an initial period of 5 years with an option of a 2 year extension. Additional information: Applicants will be required to apply via "Supply Southampton" website which can be accessed via, http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx where you can register your details and access documentation. All documentation including questionnaires must be completed and submitted by no later than the time/date indicated. The Council undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then consider the sensitivity statement before replying to any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Any enquiries regarding the tender process must be directed through the website to the Curtis Fitch System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b07773-6e35-4ac6-8ddf-888fd44adc12 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,471,805 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b07773-6e35-4ac6-8ddf-888fd44adc12
- 6 Sep 2017 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba4c333-ae9a-41d2-bcd7-3d0fe9861b6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b07773-6e35-4ac6-8ddf-888fd44adc12
  15th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba4c333-ae9a-41d2-bcd7-3d0fe9861b6c
  6th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com

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