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title: "2 Carers in a Car"
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# 2 Carers in a Car

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a82c4d07-7edd-450b-9902-b1c3552d4205

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## Summary

The Shropshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the title "2 Carers in a Car" within the health and social work services industry category. This contract requires two carers to provide support in households across five market towns in the West Midlands, operating between 10pm and 7am, seven days a week. The contract value is £567,000, and it is applicable from 14th May 2018 to 31st March 2019. The tender was selected through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 23rd April 2018.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the social care sector. Businesses that can provide qualified carers and have the capability to operate within the defined hours and locations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this type of work not only allows firms to contribute positively to their communities but also provides a platform for sustainable business growth through ongoing social care service contracts.

## Notice

This is an award notice for a scheme which requires two carers and one vehicle who can travel to any household within the allocated area to provide support between 10pm and 7am. The service is required 7 days per week. The group of people supported will vary according to need. The service is going to be expanded across 5 market towns across the county from May 2018 and the contract will run to 31st March 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38681ece-86d3-49ea-aa7d-7a333fb03fb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £567,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £567,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARE OF EXCELLENCE; PRESTIGE NURSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2018 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38681ece-86d3-49ea-aa7d-7a333fb03fb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38681ece-86d3-49ea-aa7d-7a333fb03fb0
  11th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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