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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Supporting Carers Service in North Northamptonshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488b4"
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published: "2024-12-12"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Supporting Carers Service in North Northamptonshire

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488b4

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Supporting Carers Services within the North Northamptonshire region. The contract, valued at approximately £2,960,300 and classified under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000), focuses on services to support both adult and young carers in the region. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The main service areas include Information and Advice Service for Adult/Young Carer Assessments and Carer Wellbeing. The awarded contract began on April 1, 2025, and will end on March 31, 2032, with services available across multiple community-based locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive support services to carers, including operating information and advice services, conducting carers' assessments, and offering community-based outreach support, will find this contract particularly well-suited. Businesses that focus on enhancing carer wellbeing through integrated services such as personal care, community support, and promoting balanced lifestyles through employment, education, and social activities are encouraged to engage. The collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Children’s Trust further underscores the extensive opportunities for companies to contribute to streamlined and effective carer support services in the region.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council") and on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust wishes to invite Tender Responses for Supporting Carers Services in North Northamptonshire. The Service is made of the following Lots: * Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer Assessments * Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing The Service will be available to all Adults ordinarily resident in North Northamptonshire, and children under 18 years of age, often referred to as Young Carers. The provider will be required to deliver Supporting Carers Service to meet a range of needs, including but not limited to: * Identifying Carer needs through the Carers Assessment process * Assisting Carers to remain in their caring role if that is what they want * Supporting Carers to maintain their own wellbeing * Ensuring Carers eligible outcomes are achieved The Provider will work in collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Children's Trust to identify more joined up and efficient ways of ways of working together. The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer Assessments

Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer Assessments The Provider will undertake the following activities on behalf of the Council: * Operate a Carers Information and Advice service * Complete Carers assessments * Identify the Carer's eligible needs * Record individual Carer's outcomes * Review the Carer

Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing

Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing Under this lot, the Provider will provide comprehensive support to carers through a variety of community-based services, ensuring trained staff are available for personal care and other regulated services. Outreach support will be offered at accessible locations like GP surgeries and community centres. The service aims to reduce carer isolation and promote a balanced life through employment, education, volunteering, and social activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040090-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,960,300 |
| Lots value | £2,960,300 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,960,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARERS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040090-2024
- 7 Aug 2024 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024944-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/580
- https://www.nct.com/
- https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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