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title: "Supporting Unpaid Carers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-691b0243-4cdc-473f-8b91-b8f8b899e963"
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# Supporting Unpaid Carers

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-691b0243-4cdc-473f-8b91-b8f8b899e963

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking service providers through an open tender for a programme titled "Supporting Unpaid Carers". This procurement relates to the health and social work services industry, specifically targeting personalised support for individuals in Northumberland who are distanced from the labour market. The tender was published on 12th September 2018, and the submission deadline for proposals is 28th September 2018, with the contract slated to commence on 11th October 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2018. The total contract value is £24,000, and services are to be delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in social work services and related areas. Businesses specialising in social support, training, and skill development could thrive in this environment, helping to empower carers while contributing positively to local employment initiatives. By addressing the needs of unhired or underemployed residents, participating vendors can enhance their community impact and potentially establish long-term partnerships with the Northumberland County Council.

## Notice

The Big Lottery Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Northumberland Bridge Project is taking a partnership approach to delivering personalised support to get residents of Northumberland who are furthest from the labour market to move closer to employment. Northumberland County Council (NCC) is Lead Accountable Body for the project. VoiCeS Northumberland manages the Bridge partnership on behalf of NCC. VoiCeS Northumberland as the Strategic Operational Lead for Northumberland Bridge, is seeking to purchase a short specialist programme to support carers in Northumberland to improve their skills and ability to move closer to the labour market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2bd944f-476c-488b-bd13-7a5372b6fe14 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2bd944f-476c-488b-bd13-7a5372b6fe14
- 12 Sep 2018 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceef86e3-1f9a-4315-8a9d-fafe26cc2f2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2bd944f-476c-488b-bd13-7a5372b6fe14
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceef86e3-1f9a-4315-8a9d-fafe26cc2f2b
  12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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