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title: "0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers"
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# 0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc16feb-4585-4d51-9495-20ac7a333f2d

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Essex County Council for the tender titled "0528 Supporting Unpaid Carers," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract, with a total value of £4,500,000, is aimed at delivering a Carers Support Service in the East of England, specifically Essex. The tender process is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2017, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their offerings in health and social care services. Companies capable of delivering innovative and flexible support solutions for unpaid carers, including networks for advice, peer support, and future planning, will find this procurement relevant. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing support for carers across Essex, which could contribute significantly to business growth in the care service sector.

## Notice

Procurement of a Carers Support Service in Essex, offering flexibility and innovation to meet the expected increase in demand. The new service will deliver the following: *A single point of contact to ensure that carers have equal access to information, advice, and support across the county. *Help for carers to build on their own networks of support and promote the development of peer support groups and networks. *Promote the needs of carers across organisations, communities and employers and supporting the development of carer friendly communities. *Support for carers to plan for the future, and to develop contingency plans. *Support carers to navigate the health, social care and welfare benefits systems. *A programme to identify carers early, particularly in GP and hospital settings. *Provision of expert advice and support on the range of respite and short break services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067afd6c-c141-4aba-bb28-da21d66f08cb |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2018 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067afd6c-c141-4aba-bb28-da21d66f08cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067afd6c-c141-4aba-bb28-da21d66f08cb
  27th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=299150960
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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