--- title: "ASC0237 - Carers Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-15" --- # ASC0237 - Carers Support Service Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f822d145-4b2c-462a-8459-bfd75cb2ef5e.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently seeking tenders for the "ASC0237 - Carers Support Service," aimed at improving support for carers in Leicester. This open procurement process is classified under health and social work services, with a total contract value of £785,315. The tender period concludes on 4th January 2019, and the contract is expected to start on 1st July 2019, running for three years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. A Tender Information Session is scheduled for 27th November 2018, allowing prospective bidders to gain insights into the requirements and expectations outlined in the tender documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their ability to enhance support for carers and comply with the applicable regulations, such as TUPE, would be well-positioned to compete successfully. Access to additional funding for TUPE-related costs could further aid in financial planning for bidders, enhancing their viability in this competitive process. ## Notice Leicester City Council (the 'Authority') invites Tenders for the provision of a Carers Support Service. The Authority is seeking a service provider who will build on the current range of support provided to carers in Leicester and in accordance with local and national best practice to deliver the outcomes detailed in the service specification. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 1st July 2019 with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, availability of funding beyond 30th June 2022 which is not guaranteed, for a further period or periods up to a total of 24 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 60 months. It is the Authority's view that TUPE is likely to apply in respect of this contract. TUPE refers to the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014". However, tenderers will need to reach their own conclusion as to whether or not TUPE applies. If the award by the Authority of this contract results in the successful bidder incurring additional costs as a result of transfer of staff to it pursuant to TUPE, additional one-off funding of up to a maximum sum of PS15,000 will be available to assist the successful bidder to meet the costs arising out of TUPE. The Contract value of PS785,315 is inclusive of this PS15,000 one off funding. Any additional funding requested from the Authority in relation to TUPE shall be provided on a one-off basis and shall be conditional on the successful bidder entering into a funding agreement, in a form to be determined by the Authority. A Tender Information Session will be held on 27th November 2018. Further information/booking form can be found in the ITT documentation. A full Invitation to Tender pack with the appendices and all other documentation sets out the details of the requirements of the Authority and how to submit your Tender. To access the full tender documentation, use the weblink quoted in the Other information below. If not already registered then you will need to register with the EastMids Tenders e-tendering portal to be able to access the tender documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380e4875-5a7b-49a4-a2ab-a772e99cdb25 | | 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 | 15 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £785,315 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2018 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380e4875-5a7b-49a4-a2ab-a772e99cdb25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380e4875-5a7b-49a4-a2ab-a772e99cdb25 15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6aa8834a-5fcd-e811-80ef-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ASC0237 - Carers Support Service ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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