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title: "Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers - AWARD"
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# Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers - AWARD

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f56cbb0b-f52a-4e03-97ff-ddd0bbd1a2ef

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has completed the procurement process for the "Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers" contract, which falls under the social work and related services category (CPV: 85300000). The service aims to support unpaid carers within Thurrock by enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement followed an open procedure and is intended to provide support and advice to unpaid carers over the age of 18. Key participants are Thurrock Council as the buyer and Thurrock & Brentwood Mind as the supplier, with a contract value of £1,349,019.58 GBP. The award date was 25th November 2024, and the contract became active from 27th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations experienced in providing social support services. Businesses that specialise in social work, community support, and mental health services are well-suited to participate, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the ability to impact the well-being of unpaid carers, this contract represents a strategic opportunity for growth in the social services sector, offering a long-term relationship with Thurrock Council and potential for future contract extensions.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is commissioning an Information, Support and Advice Service for unpaid carers within Thurrock, with the aim of having a positive impact on unpaid carers physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during their caring role. This service will provide Information, Support and Advice to any unpaid carers identified in Thurrock over the age of 18 years. The contract is for six years with the option to extend by a further two years. Further information can be found in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb36b16-ea4b-4a1b-83bd-c70c8b6a003d |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,349,019 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK & BRENTWOOD MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb36b16-ea4b-4a1b-83bd-c70c8b6a003d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb36b16-ea4b-4a1b-83bd-c70c8b6a003d
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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