--- title: "Development of Community and Micro Enterprises for Care and Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-02" --- # Development of Community and Micro Enterprises for Care and Support Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0b8e12f-b7aa-444b-996e-cba26d94ebf9.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Development of Community and Micro Enterprises for Care and Support." This project falls under the health and social work services category and aims to enhance care and support offerings in rural areas of Hampshire. The tender period is set to end on 23rd February 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31st March 2018 and conclude on 30th March 2019. The total contract value is £135,046, and the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. This opportunity presents a unique chance for micro and small enterprises that specialise in care and support services, particularly those with local knowledge and experience in rural settings. Companies that engage in personal care, domestic support, or community services, especially those that serve vulnerable populations, are encouraged to apply. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a lucrative contract but also contribute to the development of a diverse and innovative local market for care services, ultimately fostering growth and employment within their communities. ## Notice Development of Community and Micro Enterprises for Care and Support Hampshire County Council is looking to identify a provider which can stimulate and support the increase in community and micro-enterprises providing care and support services to people living in primarily rural communities (hamlets and isolated dwellings, rural villages and market towns). To establish the current market of community and micro enterprises and to develop the market further to increase the number of community and micro providers in the local market place offering individualised services to local people who live primarily in rural areas (hamlets and isolated dwellings, rural villages and market towns) needing social care and support, enabling them to live independently in their community with improved choice. The service will cover the geographical area of the county of Hampshire. The work will combine a practical approach to supporting business development with an understanding of government health and social care strategy and policy (for example Personal Health Budgets and Direct Payments). Micro-enterprises are very small (typically less than 5 workers, and could be an individual) local enterprises that provide a wide range of care and support services. These include personal care (i.e. washing and dressing), more general support in the home (i.e. help with a range of domestic tasks but not washing or dressing), day activities as well as housing, leisure and health services. In comparison with larger care providers, micro-enterprises provide more general support in the home and community. Many micro-enterprises operate in a small local area, and are set up by people with experience of using care services, of caring for family members or of working in larger care services. They are offered by a wide range of people and organisations in the community, including people who themselves need some support and family carers. They also help people to develop and use their social capital, and form a vital part of a diverse local market. Micro-providers transform the choices available to people needing care and support services, and help them make good use of their money by providing services on a paid, barter or voluntary basis. They also provide an important source of local employment and demonstrate entrepreneurialism, innovation and creativity. This project is important because: o It will provide increased and wider offer of care and support services to those able to pay for their own care, or are in receipt of a direct payment who wish to purchase their own services. o It will make the option of a Direct Payment more attractive as it seeks to increase the delivery of local services on offer. It will also support people with a Personal Health Budget as it will ensure there is better choice of provision. o Sustainable personalisation of adult social care is dependent on developing a greater choice of providers, for ... Additional information: Please refer to the ITT documentation published on Hampshire County Council's electronic tendering system In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f541c62e-64cd-472b-a893-0ce4491a1d03 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,046 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2018 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f541c62e-64cd-472b-a893-0ce4491a1d03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f541c62e-64cd-472b-a893-0ce4491a1d03 2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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