--- title: "Young Carers support service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2021-11-23" --- # Young Carers support service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44454f70-af41-4536-bb30-d30bdf8d4b25.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking tenders for the "Young Carers Support Service" with a value of £150,000. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with the contract running for an initial two years starting from 1st April 2022, and potentially extendable for another year. The tender is currently at the open procedure stage, with submissions due by 23rd December 2021. The service aims to provide comprehensive support to young carers, ensuring they receive necessary assistance and opportunities to engage in educational activities. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and support for young individuals, particularly those with experience in collaborative community work and tailored service provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender specifically encourages participation from those with relevant experience in delivering community-focused services. Successful bidders will play a vital role in enhancing the support network for young carers, fostering both business growth and community impact. ## Notice Due to the approaching expiry of an existing contract the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the delivery of a Young Carers Support Service. The contract is expected to run for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1st April 2022 and may be extended for a further one (1) year subject to funding and performance (at the sole discretion of the Council). Our vision in the re-tender of this service is to work in partnership with an appropriately experienced contractor to sustain, and develop further, a quality support service for Young Carers in Barking and Dagenham. The service will be compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014. The core areas of this service will be: - to work in collaboration with various agencies and the Local Authority to identify young carers; - being the first port of call for young carers' support; - to ensure that young carers receive a formal assessment where requested/ required; - provide support and advice to young carers; - to provide activities for young carers to allow them to share their experiences with other young carers and also provide time away from their caring responsibilities; - to deliver a tailored service to the young carer in accordance with their assessment, and that keeps them engaged in, and attending, education, employment and training; - to provide activities that are in consultation with the young carers; and - to provide a flexible service that can meet the needs of young carers at the weekends, and evenings. Additional information: All tender documents are available at https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe60dd8-9f6f-406f-8b88-ffa3d7e05cd7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM | | Locality | BARKING | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG11 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Barking and Dagenham | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Barking | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe60dd8-9f6f-406f-8b88-ffa3d7e05cd7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe60dd8-9f6f-406f-8b88-ffa3d7e05cd7 23rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/ Tender portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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