---
title: "Time for Carers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a54"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a54.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-10"
---

# Time for Carers

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a54

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is initiating a tender titled "Time for Carers," aimed at providing essential support services in the social work sector. This procurement falls under the planning stage, with a focus on services related to family carer well-being during the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Interested parties should note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 24th March 2021. The procurement is expected to take place in Suffolk, UK, and aims to engage Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered domiciliary care services to ensure quality and accountability in the support provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and support services industry, particularly those equipped to provide domiciliary care and well-being services. Companies that specialise in care services, community support, or family assistance programmes would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with Suffolk Family Carers, bidders can contribute to a vital cause while also expanding their service offerings and client base within the local authority framework.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council (SCC) are currently working with Suffolk Family Carers to address any heightened stress or increased isolation as a direct result of caring during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown. A fund has been established to be held by Suffolk Family Carers with the objective of sustaining family carer wellbeing, choice and control and thus preventing/delaying carer ill-health and crisis. SFC will respond initially by exploring wellbeing/resilience support mechanisms/opportunities for the family but if this proves insufficient Suffolk Family Carers may offer a sitting respite service.SCC has agreed with Suffolk Family Carers that such respite services should only be provided by domiciliary care services who are Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered and accredited with SCC. If you are interested in working with Suffolk to provide this support for family carers as part of the Covid response, please contact family.carers@suffolk.gov.uk by 24th March 2021 including "Time For Carers Suffolk Sourcing PIN" in the subject heading.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see details at II.1.4. Additional information: As above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004835-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 14:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004835-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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