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title: "Carers Assessment Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6ca8a6b-25d2-4e9e-811c-450c49a08008"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
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# Carers Assessment Service

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6ca8a6b-25d2-4e9e-811c-450c49a08008

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## Summary

Wigan Council is conducting a procurement process for a Carers Assessment Service, aimed at providing quality support to carers in the health and social work services sector. The procurement, which was initiated through an open tender method, is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the tender period end date of 30 January 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2021. This initiative is focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £779,616.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those that can deliver carer assessments and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation seeks to enhance the services available for carers while adhering to statutory duties. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in community support services will find a conducive environment to grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

Wigan Council is committed to delivering quality support to carers and developing the support which is available for them. As part of our statutory duties, Wigan Council is proposing to continue to outsource provision of carer assessments, carer support plans and carer personal budgets as well as its GP Liaison service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bd613f-245b-4b42-89aa-d21b114d1cd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £770,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £779,616 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | WIGAN AND LEIGH CARERS CENTRE; WIGAN AND LEIGH YOUNG CARERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2017 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bd613f-245b-4b42-89aa-d21b114d1cd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bd613f-245b-4b42-89aa-d21b114d1cd4
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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