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title: "Suffolk Young Carers Service"
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# Suffolk Young Carers Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dfb2dd9-f588-4695-bed3-41d94ba1aec5

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking to commission a provider for the Suffolk Young Carers Service, which aims to support and engage with young carers in the region. The procurement process is categorised under health and social work services, with an estimated contract value of £1.3 million. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions required by 31st October 2019. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for interested applicants from various sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for organisations that specialise in welfare services, guidance services, and social work. Businesses that engage in providing community support or those equipped to deliver essential information and advisory services to young carers will find this tender especially relevant. Furthermore, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, given the emphasis on creating impactful community services that fulfil statutory requirements under existing legislation.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are seeking to commission a Provider to deliver a service that will effectively engage and identify with Young Carers, complete Statutory Assessments on Young Carers and then provide appropriate Information, Advice and Guidance to ensure their needs are properly supported. This will include the Provider keeping an up to date register of all Young Carers who have accessed the service and the support they require to maintain their caring responsibilities. The service will ensure the Council is able to meet is statutory requirements under both the Children's and Families Act 2014 and the Carers Act 2014. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a799e535-f9fe-4bdb-a622-437b9913d551 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a799e535-f9fe-4bdb-a622-437b9913d551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a799e535-f9fe-4bdb-a622-437b9913d551
  23rd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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