--- title: "Northamptonshire County Council - Carer's Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2017-03-08" --- # Northamptonshire County Council - Carer's Support Services Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7c50403-d524-4e60-852f-38e01681a3a0.json) ## Summary The Northamptonshire County Council, represented by LGSS, is currently seeking providers for its Carer's Support Services through an open tender process. The contract, valued at £3,150,000, focuses on delivering statewide services for unpaid adult carers of vulnerable adults and disabled children in Northamptonshire. The tender period is open until 12:00 noon on 12th April 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2017 and lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, pending annual review. The services, classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, include assessments and community resilience support for carers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those offering support and training services for carers. Companies equipped to develop and deliver community-based initiatives, training programmes, and respite care services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses able to collaborate with local agencies and align their proposals with the Joint Commissioning Carers Strategy could leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and contribute positively to the community welfare landscape. ## Notice Providers are invited to complete an Invitation to Tender (referred to from now on as ITT) outlining their bid for Carers Services. The Provider will develop and provide Countywide services which enable Carers in Northamptonshire to maintain a balance between caring responsibilities and leading a fulfilling life outside of their caring role. The target population are adult Carers who are caring for either a vulnerable adult or disabled child in an unpaid capacity. The expectations from Provider(s) will be to provide value for money and attract external funds to meet growing demand and unmet need. Provider(s) will be required to align services to the Joint Commissioning Carers Strategy 2016-2020 and work in partnership with other agencies such as commissioned services, Children's services, health services, the Carers Partnership Board and the Voluntary Sector. LOT 1 - Assessments The Provider will be required to undertake the Council's duty Carers Assessments as set out in section 10 of the Care Act 2014. * Assessment of the Carer * Developing a support plan * Helping identify services & referral to other agencies including commissioned services for LOT 2. LOT 2 - Community Resilience The Provider will be required to deliver a variety of services for Carers in Northamptonshire which include respite care (including emergency respite care and sitting services), training, social activities, peer support, information/guidance/support, direct payments and support to ensure Carers maintain or access work, training and educational opportunities. Both services will be required from October 2017 onwards and TUPE will apply. This contract is for three years, with an option to extend for twenty four months, subject to annual review. For clarity, the maximum possible duration of the Contract, should the extension be taken up is five years. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00noon on Wednesday 12th April 2017. If assistance is required regarding the use of the LGS eTendering Portal, please contact the Due North helpdesk on: Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Phone: 0330 005 0352 Opening times: 09:00 - 17:30 Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a72dd39-d5cf-4f3c-86d7-5751f896c5be | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,150,000 | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN4 7YD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Nene Valley | | Westminster constituency | Northampton South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2017 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a72dd39-d5cf-4f3c-86d7-5751f896c5be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a72dd39-d5cf-4f3c-86d7-5751f896c5be 8th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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