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# Young Carers National Recognition Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3773bcb-c1fa-4bdf-b6c3-e15294a8f16d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Young Carers National Recognition Scheme" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London, England. This project falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV code: 73000000) and aims to establish the feasibility of a Young Carers Identification Scheme. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period having closed on 9 October 2019. The award for this contract, valued at £119,662, was made on 4 November 2019, and the contract period extends from 15 November 2019 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy, research services, and project management, especially those with a focus on social services and young carers. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, partnerships with local authorities, and the ability to conduct thorough evidence assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project involves collaboration with various sectors, including local government and voluntary organisations, thereby offering potential vendors a chance to expand their networks and impact within the community.

## Notice

The requirement from the contractor is to carry out work to establish the feasibility of a Young Carers Identification Scheme. DHSC like the contractor to have some freedom to use their expertise in designing the project, but we propose the project will involve the following stages: Research and stakeholder engagement phase * This will involve engaging with local government, young carers services, experts from within the sector and young carers to gain a greater understanding of what schemes are already available locally and understand what would be needed from such a scheme. * Output: a report will be presented to DHSC at the end of this phase outlining what is offered through different schemes, what young carers might like to gain from the scheme and what the necessary criteria are for the success of a scheme. Carrying out 'deep dives' * The second phase would involve carrying out rapid 'deep dives' in areas that are already operating identification schemes to understand the benefits of the schemes, threats to success and how to overcome these. Using this knowledge we proposing testing the establishment of a scheme in a local area to gain a deeper insight into the key components and phases of set up and implementation, highlighting processes, challenges, key contributors, young carers involvement, opportunities and threats to success. This will also include consideration of the value for money to be obtained by the scheme. * Output: a report will also be produced for DHSC which will demonstrate how workable a young carers identification scheme is, any barriers to implementation and how to overcome these. * It is essential that the delivery partner for this work can offer: Exploring potential national partnerships * In parallel to the deep dives we would like the project to explore the feasibility of having national partnerships across transport, leisure and retail to explore concessions for young carers on a large scale. * Output: a report will be produced for DHSC demonstrating how workable a discount element to the scheme is. * Expertise and wide-ranging knowledge of the existing evidence base relating to carers - with particular expertise around young carers: * Contacts and credibility with local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, businesses and young carers. * Skills in assessing evidence and drawing out recommendations. * Project management and delivery capability including experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of activities * Analytical and drafting skills to assess the evidence and bring together a finalised recommendation about the workability of a scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdac0d80-24a4-4061-a13e-a90f798710b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,662 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,662 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR PUBLIC HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdac0d80-24a4-4061-a13e-a90f798710b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdac0d80-24a4-4061-a13e-a90f798710b7
  6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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