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title: "ESCC - SS - Young Carers Support Service in East Sussex"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESCC - SS - Young Carers Support Service in East Sussex

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8e111f8-74ad-49bb-9198-ef801b73ab93

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Young Carers Support Service in East Sussex. The contract, valued at £550,000, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000). The procurement process has been completed, and the service is set to commence on 01 April 2025, running until 31 March 2030. The aim of the service is to identify and support young carers, aged 5-17, to ensure their caring responsibilities do not negatively impact their development. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with Imago Community being the awarded supplier. The tender period concluded on 21 October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in supporting young carers and family-based interventions. The contract offers a five-year term, enabling businesses to establish a long-term presence in East Sussex. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, due to the suitability criteria outlined by the council. This contract not only opens avenues for sustained business growth but also allows businesses to contribute meaningfully to the community by enhancing the wellbeing and development of young carers.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council are seeking a provider for the provision of Young Carers Support Service in East Sussex. East Sussex Children's Services and our Integrated Care Board (ICB) - NHS Sussex, want to ensure that young carers are identified and supported and that inappropriate and/or excessive caring that impacts on any aspect of their development is prevented. Young carers are children aged 5-17 (inclusive) years old with caring responsibilities. This new contract for a Young Carers Support Service in East Sussex is due to start 01 April 2025. The overarching outcomes for the Service are to: * Take a whole family view and approach of how young carers can be prevented from taking on caring responsibilities and supported to achieve the same health and wellbeing, education and development outcomes as their peers. * Improve the quality of life of all young carers, for example by enabling them to attend school / college, look after their health and engage in activities. * Increase the number of young carers identified and supported, including those who are seldom heard and/or isolated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e7c0dc-ec4d-4907-9162-f7ee44a5678c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGO COMMUNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e7c0dc-ec4d-4907-9162-f7ee44a5678c
- 18 Sep 2024 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c184008-9801-4e80-a7bc-42ae86d7c72f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e7c0dc-ec4d-4907-9162-f7ee44a5678c
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c184008-9801-4e80-a7bc-42ae86d7c72f
  18th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
  Proactis Supplier Network

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