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title: "Unpaid Carers Support Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-09"
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# Unpaid Carers Support Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6da9b208-59f3-4b83-92f1-cfdb814b9509

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Unpaid Carers Support Service", aimed at providing support to unpaid carers in Essex, UK. The procurement will facilitate a new service that is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018, with a market engagement event set for 5th April 2017 in Chelmsford. The primary focus of the procurement is on guidance and counselling services as identified by the CPV classification codes, particularly for those over 18 years of age.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in support services, counselling, and guidance, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations such as unpaid carers. Companies offering practical and emotional support, as well as those that can provide services associated with discharge from hospitals and end-of-life care, would be well-suited to participate in this tender process. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with local authorities and expanding the range of services provided.

## Notice

ECC is currently looking to re-commissioning services to support unpaid carers in Essex (over the age of 18yrs) with a view to having a new service/s in place by 1st April 2018. Our current provision for unpaid carers includes a range of support including; - a single point of contact for carers for Information, - advice and guidance, - connecting carers to carers groups and specialist support, - telephone and face to face emotional and practical support which sometimes takes place in carers' homes. - hospital link workers who support carers at point of discharge and support for carers with primary care providers - short term support for those carers requiring immediate support. - support for carers supporting someone at end of life. ECC will be undertaking a tender process to secure a new service later in the year, however, we wanted to make you aware of types of services we are looking to procure. Therefore we will be hosting a market engagement event on 5th April 2017, 10am to 12noon in Chelmsford to test the potential model with providers. If you would like to book a place on this event, please send an email to Simon Evans (Simon.evans@essex.gov.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5e0e87-7d41-4652-bfce-0d5bbb5f3565 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 16:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5e0e87-7d41-4652-bfce-0d5bbb5f3565

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5e0e87-7d41-4652-bfce-0d5bbb5f3565
  9th March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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