--- title: "The Isle of Wight Carers Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-13" --- # The Isle of Wight Carers Support Service Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-674801a9-4d26-4d79-ae95-59dfd4353b90.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council is seeking tenders for "The Isle of Wight Carers Support Service," which aims to enhance support for unpaid informal carers within the local community. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry, with an estimated contract value of £480,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2020 and will run until 31st May 2023, with an option to extend for a further two years at the Authority's discretion. The open procurement process will be open for submissions until 21st February 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those providing support and guidance for informal carers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider this as a chance to demonstrate their capacity to deliver outcome-focused support in a challenging budget environment. Participation in this tender could facilitate growth for companies dedicated to improving community well-being and enhancing independence for those in care roles. ## Notice The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of The Isle of Wight Carers Support Service. The Isle of Wight Council understand the value of supporting the work and dedication of the island's unpaid informal carers. Through the introduction of the Care Close to Home Strategy and the seven pillars within it. The vision of helping people maintain or improve their wellbeing and to live as independently as possible is of the up most importance for our Island community. It has been identified through the Isle of Wight Health and Care plan, it is also of the upmost importance to ensure that our community is properly resourced and supported to stay healthy and independent. Having a dynamic and robust carer support service is an important element of ensuring the success of these strategies. The service will provide information, advice, support and guidance to the individuals who are undertaking an informal caring role within our island community. The service will offer outcome focused support. For individuals to ensure that their needs are assessed and ultimately met by the appropriate support and services. Whilst managing expectations in a climate of reducing public funds. The term of the contract shall be 1st June 2020 until 31st May 2023 with the option to extend for up to a further two years at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84553d6a-f931-4d65-9a87-35681a5913f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2020 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84553d6a-f931-4d65-9a87-35681a5913f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84553d6a-f931-4d65-9a87-35681a5913f3 13th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5d980d7f-0236-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.iwight.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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