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title: "Speedier Discharge Grant for Carers"
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# Speedier Discharge Grant for Carers

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc27c39f-a7bb-47b8-8f3e-831aadf954d6

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Speedier Discharge Grant for Carers," classified under the industry category of Social work services without accommodation (CPV: 85312000). Located in England, United Kingdom, this direct award tender aims to provide a one-off grant to unpaid carers to expedite hospital discharges as part of the DHSC Accelerator Reform Grant. The tender's key dates include the tender period ending on 10 January 2025, with the contract period running from 3 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with VASL selected as the supplier for this contract valued at £126,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By facilitating a key service to support unpaid carers, businesses involved in social work services can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and reputation within the public sector. The direct award method and the council’s current partnerships suggest that businesses with established relationships in this field, as well as those with capabilities in rapid service deployment, are best suited to compete for future similar opportunities.

## Notice

One off Grant to unpaid carers in order to speed up discharge from hospital as part of the DHSC Accelerator Reform Grant. To be facilitated by the Council's current commissioned Carer Support services provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02195680-b8f8-479d-a5b7-8df5f7896ea2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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 | VASL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02195680-b8f8-479d-a5b7-8df5f7896ea2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02195680-b8f8-479d-a5b7-8df5f7896ea2
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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