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title: "CARER'S SUPPORT SERVICES"
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# CARER'S SUPPORT SERVICES

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e7c58a8-e1c6-410c-9804-5b4ccea94a04

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## Summary

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL is inviting tenders for "CARER'S SUPPORT SERVICES" within the guidance and counselling services industry. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following an open procedure which closed on 20th October 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting for an initial term of five years, with the option for an extension of two additional years. The total value of the contract is £2,500,000, addressing the needs of the community for carer's support services in Southampton, located in England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support services tailored to adults and children carers would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested parties should register via the "Supply Southampton" portal to access the necessary documentation and submit their proposals, ensuring they meet the contract's specific conditions and requirements.

## 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/d76414ea-950a-4b87-bb1b-c5ec9d96f478 |
| 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 | 2 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

- 2 Jan 2018 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d76414ea-950a-4b87-bb1b-c5ec9d96f478
- 2 Jan 2018 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6981fc30-ff56-4034-8e04-efa47476f10c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d76414ea-950a-4b87-bb1b-c5ec9d96f478
  2nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6981fc30-ff56-4034-8e04-efa47476f10c
  2nd January 2018 - 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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