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title: "Tender for the Provision of an Integrated Carers Support Service"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Tender for the Provision of an Integrated Carers Support Service

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcc2e074-399e-49ca-ba47-79f51c5bf038

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire County Council is conducting a tender for the Provision of an Integrated Carers Support Service, aimed at enhancing the social care framework for all ages. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Buckinghamshire, South East England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2019 and running for three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,463,482, with an annual budget of £821,161. The tender return deadline was midday on 3rd December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in providing comprehensive support for carers of varying age groups. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of the diverse needs of carers and the capacity to collaborate effectively with local health and social care entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participating, as the framework supports their engagement in public sector contracts, fostering business growth and community impact across Buckinghamshire.

## Notice

This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74' Buckinghamshire County Council and the Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group wish to commission an all age integrated carers support service. The Carers' Support Service will compliment and reflect the wider health and wellbeing agenda of promoting a strengths based approach, which focuses on building resilience and wellbeing to create stronger communities. The service will need to work flexibly to provide a range of services across Buckinghamshire in order to meet the differing needs of carers aged from 5 years plus. The service required is to cover carers of all ages and potential providers will need to be aware that there are different needs amongst carers which will require the provider to have specialist knowledge and skills. The successful provider will be expected to work in partnership with health, social care services and the voluntary and community sector to provide a holistic approach to supporting carers within Buckinghamshire. The contract start date is 1st April 2019. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for 2 years, subject to availability of funding and performance. The budget for this service is PS821,161 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 3rd December 2018. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417b284-dbb0-41ef-8cb2-f9228986a95e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,463,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,456,415 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARERS TRUST BUCKS AND MILTON KEYNES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2019 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417b284-dbb0-41ef-8cb2-f9228986a95e
- 2 Nov 2018 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232d934a-9016-4f49-a283-9893062b9a8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417b284-dbb0-41ef-8cb2-f9228986a95e
  27th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232d934a-9016-4f49-a283-9893062b9a8a
  2nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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