--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council RFQ for Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Cares Pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-26" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council RFQ for Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Cares Pilot Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3880e28-9877-42bd-ac6a-b302a26d95ad.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council has initiated a tender process titled "Cambridgeshire County Council RFQ for Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Cares Pilot," aimed at improving social care delivery through a community-based model. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st August 2017. This opportunity is classified under the health and social work services industry and will be implemented in two distinct locations within Cambridgeshire: Soham (rural) and St Ives (urban), each serving a population of approximately 10,000 individuals. The contract is expected to commence on 25th September 2017 and run until 25th April 2018, under an open procurement method. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) eager to showcase innovative practices in social work. Companies that can bring creative solutions and have experience in community engagement or social care delivery are well-suited for this contract, which is focused on enhancing the quality of care in both urban and rural settings. Interested businesses are encouraged to register on the LGSS Procurement Portal for further details and to submit their quotations. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council invites quotations for the provision of Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Cares Pilot. Cambridgeshire County Council are embarking on a 'Neighbourhood Cares' pilot a new community-based model for delivering social care. This model of social work is informed by the latest thinking developed through the Council's Transforming Lives Strategy and the successful Buurtzorg modal of community care in the Netherlands. The proposed pilot will take place in two patches in Cambridgeshire. One of the patches will be rural and one will be urban, and both patches will have a population of 10,000 people. The two patches that have been selected are Soham (rural) and St Ives (urban). We will be recruiting to the position of Neighbourhood Cares Workers in both communities and will look for people who are enthused by the prospect of working creatively and taking on new challenges, from a range of professional backgrounds. To apply for this opportunity please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal to formally register your interest and access the RFQ documents. https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88348f1d-e402-496b-a205-a56a18ca202e | | 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 | 26 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 25 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88348f1d-e402-496b-a205-a56a18ca202e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88348f1d-e402-496b-a205-a56a18ca202e 26th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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