--- title: "Carers innovation fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2024-10-11" --- # Carers innovation fund Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-447d3c2c-7cc4-4b0d-a369-fb00b2ecbc87.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has initiated the planning stage for the "Carers innovation fund" tender, classified under "Social work and related services" (CPV code 85300000). This procurement process is aimed at developing support infrastructure for local carers. The market engagement event is scheduled for Thursday, 24 October 2024, with the engagement closing on 23 October 2024. The fund will officially launch in early November 2024, submissions must be returned by 15 January 2025, and the evaluation panel will review bids on 30 January 2025. Successful projects must be delivered by February 2026, with opportunities to bid ranging from £11,000 to £15,000. The tender seeks innovative solutions for carers in Barking and Dagenham, who provide crucial unpaid support to individuals with daily living activities. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, care services, and innovative healthcare solutions. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations in the health and social care sector in London. Companies that can deliver innovative, scalable projects enhancing long-term support for carers will find this tender highly advantageous. Participation in the market engagement event will allow businesses to understand local needs better, network with stakeholders, and refine their proposals to align with the specific requirements of this fund. ## Notice Carers provide unpaid care and support to family and friends to carry out day to day activities. Care and support can include personal care, administering medication, shopping and paying bills. Carers experience a lot of pressure in relation to their caring role and this fund will help develop the market offer to carers which can be accessed in the long term through their personal budgets. Carers of Barking and Dagenham in partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham would like to invite organisations to bid for funding through the innovation fund to deliver innovative solutions in carer service provision. We would like to invite providers to a market engagement event on Thursday 24 October at 10am to hear details of the innovation fund, find out about carers locally and discuss potential ideas. The fund will be launched in early November 2024 with a view for submissions to be returned on Wednesday 15 January 2025. Successful bidders will present their bids to an evaluation panel on Thursday 30 January 2025. There is an opportunity to bid for projects between PS11,000 to PS15,000. Registration If you would like to register for the event, please e-mail janette.chinnick@carerscentre.org.uk Duration The project must be delivered by February 2026. The aim of the innovation fund is to develop the carers market in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The market should provide support infrastructure that meets the needs of local carers and can be accessed via carers personal budgets moving forward. Additional information: To register your interest in attending the market engagement event please contact; janette.chinnick@carerscentre.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a27bb52-bb31-42c9-a8d7-daa33d4dbc6e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 11 Oct 2024 at 14:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a27bb52-bb31-42c9-a8d7-daa33d4dbc6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a27bb52-bb31-42c9-a8d7-daa33d4dbc6e 11th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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