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title: "Carers Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040902"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Carers Support Services

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040902

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council has completed the procurement process for Carers Support Services in the health and social work services industry category. The tender involved two contracts/lots, with Lot 1 focusing on young adults and adult carers support service, and Lot 2 on young carers assessment and support service. The contracts cover specific age ranges and responsibilities, with detailed award criteria and contract period information. The procurement method was an open procedure with potential contract extensions.

This tender for Carers Support Services presents opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies specializing in social work services without accommodation could find suitable opportunities in providing carer support services to different age groups. The tender includes options for contract extensions, providing potential for long-term partnerships with South Tyneside Council in delivering essential care services to the community.

## Notice

This Tender is for 2 Contracts/Lots: Lot 1 Young Adults/Adult Carers Support Service covering 18+ years of age with Adult Social Care being responsible for the statutory Care Act assessments. Lot 2 Young Carers Assessment and Support Service covering 5 to 18 years of age with the Service Provider carrying out the young carers statutory needs assessments.

### Lot Information

Young Adults and Adult Carers Support Service

Lot 1 is for an Adult Carers Support Service covering aged 18+ years with responsibility for statutory Care Act assessment being the responsibility of Adult Social Care. Additional information: The values reflect the potential 5 year duration, including extensions.

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years (1/4/24 - 31/3/27), with an option to extend by 1 year plus a further 1 year.

Young Carers Assessment and Support Service

Lot 2 is for a Young Carers Assessment and Support Service covering aged 5 - 18 years with responsibility of conducting statutory young carers needs assessment. Additional information: The value reflects the potential 5 year duration if the extension periods are taken.

Options: The initial contract term is 3 years (1/4/24 - 31/3/27) with the option to extend by 1 year plus a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037781-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,990,000 |
| Lots value | £1,985,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,983,265 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONCERN TYNESIDE SOUTH; TEN NORTH EAST; VISION & HEARING SUPPORT GATESHEAD AND SOUTH TYNESIDE; YOUR VOICE COUNTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037781-2023
- 9 Oct 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029699-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southtyneside.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/portal

## Provenance

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