--- title: "1023 Essex Carers Core Offer of Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-14" --- # 1023 Essex Carers Core Offer of Support Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c36a.json) ## Summary Essex County Council has awarded contracts for the provision of carers support services in different regions across Essex. The contracts, divided into three lots for West Essex, Mid and South Essex, and North-East Essex, aim to deliver practical support, interventions, and peer support groups tailored to local needs. The initial contract period for each lot is 3 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The Council has engaged with carers and partners extensively to create a support offer centred on the Core Offer, providing critical services for unpaid carers of all ages. The opportunities presented in these contracts are ideal for businesses looking to provide health and social work services aimed at supporting carers in Essex. The procurement process is focused on quality, social value, and commercial aspects, with criteria set to ensure the best services for carers. Interested businesses, especially SMEs, with expertise in delivering support services and a commitment to social impact, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The planned contract values, significant coastline, and diverse population of the Essex region present opportunities for businesses to contribute meaningfully to community wellbeing and growth. ## Notice Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the 'Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022'. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers: - Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role - We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers - We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role. - Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for. - Carers' needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities. - Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing. The Essex Carers Support Offer will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups. Each of these services will be delivered on a locality basis, allowing support to be tailored to local needs. As such, this procurement is divided into 3 Lots, with each Lot corresponding to different locality as set out below, and with the ICB areas in Essex: 1 - West Essex (including the districts of Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest) 2 - Mid and South Essex (including districts and boroughs of Braintree, Maldon, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford) 3 - North-East Essex (including the districts of Tendring and Colchester) This tender addresses the provision of these support services contracts for all ages of unpaid carers across the county of Essex for an initial 3-year period (with a further extension option of up to 2 years). ### Lot Information ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL CARERS SUPPORT CONTRACTS - WEST ESSEX Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the 'Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022'. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers: - Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role - We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers - We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role. - Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for. - Carers' needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities. - Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing. The Essex Carers Support Offer will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups. Each of these services will be delivered on a locality basis, allowing support to be tailored to local needs. As such, this procurement is divided into 3 Lots, with this Lot corresponding to the ICBs areas in Essex: West Essex (including the districts of Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest). This tender addresses the provision of these support services contracts for all ages of unpaid carers across the county of Essex for an initial 3-year period (with a further extension option of up to 2 years). Options: The contract will be for an initial 3-year term commencing on 1st April 2024 with an option at the Council's sole discretion to extend for up to a further 2 years. The estimated value in II.1.5 represents the maximum estimated value of the contract. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further two years ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL CARERS SUPPORT CONTRACTS - MID AND SOUTH ESSEX Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the 'Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022'. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers: - Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role - We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers - We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role. - Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for. - Carers' needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities. - Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing. The Essex Carers Support Offer will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups. Each of these services will be delivered on a locality basis, allowing support to be tailored to local needs. As such, this procurement is divided into 3 Lots, with this Lot corresponding to the ICBs areas in Essex: Mid and South Essex (including districts and boroughs of Braintree, Maldon, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford). This tender addresses the provision of these support services contracts for all ages of unpaid carers across the county of Essex for an initial 3-year period (with a further extension option of up to 2 years). Options: The contract will be for an initial 3-year term commencing on 1st April 2024 with an option at the Council's sole discretion to extend for up to a further 2 years. The estimated value in II.1.5 represents the maximum estimated value of the contract. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further two years ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL CARERS SUPPORT CONTRACTS - NORTH-EAST ESSEX Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the 'Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022'. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers: - Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role - We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers - We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role. - Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for. - Carers' needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities. - Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing. The Essex Carers Support Offer will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups. Each of these services will be delivered on a locality basis, allowing support to be tailored to local needs. As such, this procurement is divided into 3 Lots, with this Lot corresponding to the ICBs areas in Essex: North-East Essex (including the districts of Tendring and Colchester). This tender addresses the provision of these support services contracts for all ages of unpaid carers across the county of Essex for an initial 3-year period (with a further extension option of up to 2 years). Options: The contract will be for an initial 3-year term commencing on 1st April 2024 with an option at the Council's sole discretion to extend for up to a further 2 years. The estimated value in II.1.5 represents the maximum estimated value of the contract. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036769-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 27 Jul 2023 | | Award date | 13 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,421,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ACTION FOR FAMILY CARERS; CARERS FIRST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2023 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036769-2023 - 24 Aug 2023 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025007-2023 - 23 Apr 2023 at 21:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011598-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.essex.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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