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title: "Contract for the Provision of Carer Support Services"
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# Contract for the Provision of Carer Support Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53452376-5d1b-469f-8bcf-a7633f7ed387

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking providers for the "Contract for the Provision of Carer Support Services," encompassing health and social work services. This tender has been announced as an open procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement process is divided into two lots, aiming to support both adult and parent carers as well as young carers across County Durham. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12th January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The total budget allocated for the contract is £7,000,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in care services, particularly those that can address the diverse needs of both adult and young carers. Businesses that align with these areas, including those providing counselling, training, and support services, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative approaches and personalised services that can enhance the quality of care provided in Durham County.

## Notice

Durham County Council are looking for specialist provider(s) who can deliver Carer Support Services. The contract has been divided into two lots. Lot 1 Under the Care Act 2014 local authorities have a duty to assess a carers own needs for support regardless of whether the cared-for has eligible needs. Durham County Council would like to procure a single provider of services for adult and parent carers across County Durham to offer a wide range of advice and support to carers. Lot 2 Durham County Council would like to procure a single provider of service to ensure that young carers are not disadvantaged by their caring role and responsibilities and have the best possible chance of achieving. The service will ensure that children and young people are protected from inappropriate caring and have the support they need to learn, develop and thrive, to enjoy positive childhoods and to achieve to their potential. Additional information: Tender documents can only be accessed via www.nepo.org using the reference number DN311277

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d660cfac-4d19-43ce-90d2-2b6118766a79 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2017 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d660cfac-4d19-43ce-90d2-2b6118766a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d660cfac-4d19-43ce-90d2-2b6118766a79
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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