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title: "Carers Digital Support Service - AWARD"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# Carers Digital Support Service - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91c2cc93-2fd0-4320-8270-482ff221aba2

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has awarded a contract for the "Carers Digital Support Service," aimed at providing online support to carers within the Social work services industry. The contract period runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st October 2024, with a total value of £20,000. The tender period ended on 1st February 2024, and the delivery addresses are in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the social services sector. Businesses that offer digital support services catering to carers, such as information, peer support, and workshops, would find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their operations. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with key emphasis on supporting working carers in need of online assistance in Milton Keynes.

## Notice

Introduction Milton Keynes City Council plan for 2022- 2026 includes increasing support to unpaid carers. To deliver on this and ensure compliance with Care Act 2014. Social Care Commissioning has been consulting with carers to improve the offer to unpaid carers. One of the gaps identified during the consultation was lack of support to working carers who are typical less available to access Carers MK. Purpose The Digital (18+) Carers Support Service ''the service'' will provide support online to carers. The support provided will include: - Information, Advice and Guidance - Peer support - Signposting - Themed workshops

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5fedb-32ee-4ff0-a239-4ff3b634d509 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGIT CARE (A TRADING NAME OF UPSTREAM OUTCOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5fedb-32ee-4ff0-a239-4ff3b634d509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5fedb-32ee-4ff0-a239-4ff3b634d509
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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