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title: "I-0614 - Carers Support Service"
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# I-0614 - Carers Support Service

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0e4dc9e-63e0-4c65-9042-446ff3eae14f

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is currently engaged in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the Carers Support Service, identified as I-0614. This service, vital to health and social work sectors, is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 16th November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and extend until 31st March 2024. The total estimated value of this procurement is £2,450,000, and it follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in health and social care services will find this tender particularly relevant, as it aims to deliver comprehensive support to carers, thereby addressing their diverse needs. Organisations that can implement a strengths-based approach and foster community integration will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, ultimately enhancing their service offerings in the sector.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is commissioning a Carers Support Service with the following service aims: * Carer identification - helping the person see themselves as a Carer and access appropriate support, including a 'carer flag' on their GP record if the person gives permission, to allow appropriate support; * Operating through a strengths-based approach, encouraging Carers to recognise their strengths and identifying the support their family, friends and the local community can give them; * Resolving Carer's issues or difficulties and enabling them to get appropriate support for their health needs and therefore slowing down or reducing further deterioration or preventing other needs forming; * Supporting Carers to help reduce crisis demand; * Seamless, holistic support providing continuity of care by working in a joined-up way with social care and health services; * Increasing support for Carers to reduce the number of Cared for People being admitted into hospital and residential care; * Improving health and wellbeing of the carer; * Enabling Carers to enjoy a life of their own alongside their caring role and reducing social isolation; * Enabling Carers to continue to care for the Cared for Person for as long as they wish; * Providing peace of mind.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0e687-4f1c-4ed6-861f-894b8342c811 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,450,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2020 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0e687-4f1c-4ed6-861f-894b8342c811

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0e687-4f1c-4ed6-861f-894b8342c811
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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