--- title: "Carers Support Services in Newham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM" published: "2022-04-26" --- # Carers Support Services in Newham Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032fb4.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Newham is seeking to enhance support services for unpaid carers through a tender titled "Carers Support Services in Newham." This initiative falls under the social work and related services category, with the procurement process currently in the planning stage. The anticipated contract is set to commence in April 2023, envisaging a three-year duration with an option for a two-year extension. Interested organisations are encouraged to engage by completing a provider questionnaire by Friday, 6th May, with a market engagement event scheduled for Thursday, 12th May 2022, at Newham Dockside, E16 2QU. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those with experience in engaging diverse communities and providing tailored support for carers. Companies that offer innovative solutions for virtual platforms and face-to-face interactions, especially those focusing on inclusivity for underrepresented groups, will find a good fit for their capabilities here. Participation will not only support the council's objectives but also enable providers to contribute to a vital community service while potentially expanding their market presence in the social care sector. ## Notice In line with our 3 year Carers Strategy Newham Council is exploring new and innovative ways to engage with and support the growing number of unpaid carers in the Borough. We would like to hear from organisations who have experience in this area of provision and/or ideas about how our objectives can be met. This is not an invitation to tender. The detailed service requirements are still in development, and information gathered from this engagement will inform the final service specification. We anticipate that the future contract may be structured in 2 Lots - one for virtual/online support and another for locally embedded face to face support. As a Council, we'd like to be able to: - Engage Newham Carers at scale - particularly those from underrepresented groups, and those who do not have English as a first language. - Provide Carers with access to up to date, relevant, practical and engaging materials that will empower them to manage their caring role - Increase the wellbeing and resilience of Newham Carers - Ensure that all Newham Carers have access to bespoke support at a time, place and in space/platform that works for them - Ensure that all Newham Carers have access to comprehensive online/virtual practical and emotional support (both 1:1 and group) - That all Newham carers have access to effective face to face practical and emotional support within the community - That all young carers in Newham have access to engaging activities in a format relevant to them both virtually and within the community - Maximise links to other Newham partners and providers. - Ensure that all Newham Carers understand the Statutory Assessment process and are supported to access statutory services where required - To provide a programme of engaging face to face and virtual events that will celebrate, raise awareness of, and engage Carers to ensure that they access the support that they need - Are representative and have good local knowledge of the rich, diverse culture that makes up Newham carers. - Ensure that resident led Carers support groups in Newham are provided with the support they need to increase their reach and impact. - Explore innovative and effective ways to offer respite services to eligible carers. - Ensure that the actions within the Carers Strategy are delivered (Carers Strategy 2021-24 - Carers - Newham Council). - Please note that as a council we are also keen to understand the potential benefits associated with externally commissioning Statutory Carers Assessments. If you feel that your organisation has the ability and experience to help us deliver some, or all of the above objectives then please complete the attached provider questionnaire and return to us by Friday 6th May. Relevant providers will then be invited to attend a Market Engagement event being held at: Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, E16 2QU on Thursday 12th May 2022. Provider engagement sessions will be running all day, and providers will be invited to attend a 60 minute slot nearer the time. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council intends the contract to commence in April 2023 and is considering a three year contract with an extension of up to two years. Following internal governance processes we anticipate that the opportunity will be published in July 2022 through the Council's new e-Tendering System called Oracle Fusion. The tendering exercise will be undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'Oracle Fusion' (https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002366037). Suppliers will need to register on the system in order to express their interest in the tender and participate in the competitive exercise. Please note registration is free. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010661-2022 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2022 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E16 2QU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Royal Albert | | Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton | | Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2022 at 08:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010661-2022 - 22 Apr 2022 at 15:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010518-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.newham.gov.uk - https://elfy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002366037 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a6ed1d-9c28-4069-9c0c-21c976cc2f46 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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