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title: "Carers Identification and Discount Card Service - Dorset Area"
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# Carers Identification and Discount Card Service - Dorset Area

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec42a515-6c31-4a97-8d79-cf31007fb43a

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is awarding a contract for a Carers Identification and Discount Card Service in the Dorset area. The purpose of the service is to provide a physical Carers Card, highlight local and national discounts, and promote Carers' wellbeing. The contract is valued at £242,750 and is expected to start in January 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The location for the service is the United Kingdom, and the industry category is health and social work services.

This tender for the Carers Identification and Discount Card Service provides opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses suited to compete are those able to provide services in the health and social work sector. The contract offers a chance for participating businesses to support Carers, promote well-being, and enhance the quality of life for individuals caring for others. The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is the buying organisation, and the procurement process has reached the award stage.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) and Dorset Council (working in partnership) require a Carers Identification and Discount Card Service for Carers who are responsible for caring for persons who reside in the BCP Council and Dorset Council conurbations. The purpose of the service is to: * Provide a physical Carers Card for the Dorset area and supporting information such as website, and printed material. * Identify and highlight local and national opportunities to Carers for discounts and concessions. * Provide a means of Carer Identification. * Recruit local businesses to participate in the scheme. * Provide access to opportunities to improve Carers wellbeing, physical and mental health. * Promote personal development and participation of Carers in social activities. * Enhance the Carers quality of life and maximise choice and opportunity It is anticipated that the contract will start January 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cd143a-08b7-46eb-bee5-5d575231990b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,750 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORWARD CARERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2022 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cd143a-08b7-46eb-bee5-5d575231990b
- 22 Jul 2022 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4753e780-e1ca-470e-b629-040b645bdc58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cd143a-08b7-46eb-bee5-5d575231990b
  22nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4753e780-e1ca-470e-b629-040b645bdc58
  22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ff11d7cd-30cd-ec11-8114-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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