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title: "Contract For The Provision Of Support And Services To Carers"
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# Contract For The Provision Of Support And Services To Carers

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc2bb8af-7b10-419e-ab7c-fc39bfa072a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Wakefield Council seeking tenders for the "Contract For The Provision Of Support And Services To Carers". This initiative falls under the social work and related services category, primarily targeting adult carers in the Wakefield District, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the active stage with an open procurement method and is scheduled to close on 22nd October 2020. The total contract value is approximately £2,795,407.80, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the social services industry. Companies that specialise in providing support services, casework, or community-based initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business growth through the establishment of critical services aimed at improving the lives of unpaid carers, as well as potential collaborations with local health and community organisations.

## Notice

The provision of support service for Wakefield District's unpaid carers. The Service will provide a single, integrated support service to adult carers residing in the Wakefield District including one-to-one casework support, information, and advice and guidance in a number of areas, including wellbeing, financial, and social support. The service would host a number of peer support groups, and administers My Time Grants, grants to carer groups and Carers Personal Budgets on behalf of the Council. The service would be key in identifying new carers, with continual engagement activities across the District, and Carer Support Workers based in GP surgeries, hospitals, and Connecting Care hubs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0615249-f895-4abd-8fef-7d0be9c99dad |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,795,407 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 5PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield East |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0615249-f895-4abd-8fef-7d0be9c99dad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0615249-f895-4abd-8fef-7d0be9c99dad
  21st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm

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