--- title: "Making Carers Count 2022-24 evaluation: Invitation to tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARERS TRUST" published: "2022-04-28" --- # Making Carers Count 2022-24 evaluation: Invitation to tender Buyer: CARERS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a415c6e8-3837-42af-8f36-7d9145d3227b.json) ## Summary The Carers Trust is inviting tenders for the "Making Carers Count 2022-24 evaluation," a procurement process classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This open procedure, designed for services, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 23:59 on 24th May 2022. The evaluation, which aims to assess the effects of the Making Carers Count programme particularly on under-represented caregiver communities in the UK, has an overall budget of £50,000 and will be carried out from 6th June 2022 until 30th June 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social care and support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as the focus on inclusive practices provides a platform for innovative methodologies and direct community involvement. Engaging in this evaluation could not only enhance service delivery to caregivers but also expand the reach of businesses that can effectively address the specific needs of those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. ## Notice Carers Trust is inviting suitable applicants to tender to complete an independent evaluation of the Making Carers Count programme. The evaluation will inform the delivery and structure of support available for unpaid carers, specifically those who are under-represented in accessing health and social care support and have faced additional barriers due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Making Carers Count programme is led by Carers Trust, working in partnership with Carers UK and local carer focused organisations on the delivery of UK wide programme outputs between January 2021 - March 2024. Making Carers Count is funded by the Covid-19 Support Fund. The evaluation objectives are: 1. To evaluate the intended and unintended results (positive and negative) of the Making Carers Count programme, including: * on the lives of specific under-represented carer communities. Insights and feedback from carers from these communities is central to the identification and evidencing of effective strategies, techniques, enabling approaches and support packages, * the experiences of organisations involved in the delivery of Making Carers Count. This will include all direct programme partners, indirect beneficiary organisations across the UK and those who may be involved in development and capacity building activities. This will specifically examine: o what the programme has enabled for programme partners (direct and indirect) and any other identified stakeholders, o what they have learned about their organisation and the needs of the targeted community members, o what can be sustained, and the ongoing support needed to do so. * the role of partnership working (national and local) on the delivery of Making Carers Count. 2. To deliver an interim report that presents a clear and targeted set of recommendations which can be used to inform remaining programme delivery. 3. To identify a clear set of principles that enable those interested in delivering inclusive carer support to replicate. The required reports should be delivered as follows: Interim evaluation findings - by 30 November 2022 Learning and Recommendations draft paper - by 31 January 2024 Final report - May/June 2024 We welcome bidders' proposals of suitable methodologies and approaches in conducting this evaluation. Submissions should be received to grants@carers.org by 23:59, 24 May 2022. The subject line should be "Making Carers Count Evaluation - [name of consultancy partner]" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb27e24-2f32-46f5-a6ab-7d2616dd0056 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CARERS TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2022 at 22:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb27e24-2f32-46f5-a6ab-7d2616dd0056 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb27e24-2f32-46f5-a6ab-7d2616dd0056 28th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f193dbb0-f292-4f0f-be29-d2f11ccd2995 Making Carers Count 2022-2024 evaluation - background and outline - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56af83bd-0bd6-4394-a8d3-f2a0dc4bbc0d Making Carers Count 2022-2024 evaluation - Annex B MEL Framework ## Notice URLs - https://carers.org/making-carers-count/making-carers-count ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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