--- title: "Young Carers Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Young Carers Service Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0302d1.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is initiating the procurement process for a Young Carers Service aimed at enhancing support for young carers in Kent. This tender is classified under the health and social work services industry category and has a planned total value of £976,500. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the Expression of Interest (EOI) period running from 12:00 on 17 December 2021 until 15:00 on 24 December 2022. The service is set to commence in May 2022 and aims to ensure that young carers and their families are identified, assessed, and supported adequately as per the statutory requirements outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialised in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in supporting young people and vulnerable groups. Providers capable of delivering comprehensive assessment, advocacy, and ongoing support services will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to training professionals in identifying and assisting young carers will be valuable contenders. With the contract intended for a duration of up to three years, successful bidders can look forward to establishing a sustainable engagement within the community, helping improve the lives of young carers across Kent. ## Notice Kent County Council (KCC) is looking for an organisation or a consortium of organisations to deliver a countywide Young Carers Service. This includes a recurring statutory requirement for KCC, as defined under Section 96 of the Children and Families Act 2014, to ensure young carers and their families are identified and their needs for support are assessed. The aim will be to provide a dedicated service that will: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Kent County Council (KCC) is looking for an organisation or a consortium of organisations to deliver a countywide Young Carers Service. This includes a recurring statutory requirement for KCC, as defined under Section 96 of the Children and Families Act 2014, to ensure young carers and their families are identified and their needs for support are assessed. The aim will be to provide a dedicated service that will: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives. Raising of awareness will include training the wider workforce (schools, agencies and professionals that are in contact with young carers) in how to identify and assess young carers. Direct and ongoing support for young carers and their families will include developing, monitoring, and reviewing action plans for young carers, and advocating on behalf of young carers and/or their families, when appropriate. It is KCC's intention to award the contract for up to three years, to begin in May 2022. The estimated financial envelope for the Young Carers Service is PS325,500 annually. A set of soft market engagement questions and an opportunity to comment on the proposals at an engagement event, held on a one-to-one basis, will be available to those who express an interest via the Kent Business Portal. Kent County Council is committed to ensuring fairness, openness, and transparency and to following EU procurement regulations. The Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing. The EOI (Expression of Interest) will be open from 12.00 on the 17/12/2021 to 15.00 on the 24/12/2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031578-2021 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £976,500 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 11:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031578-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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