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title: "Knowsley All-Age Carers Services (Adult and Young People)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a437"
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# Knowsley All-Age Carers Services (Adult and Young People)

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a437

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## Summary

Knowsley Council has completed the procurement for the "Knowsley All-Age Carers Services (Adult and Young People)," aimed at supporting unpaid and informal carers in the Knowsley area. The contract spans from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2030, with options to extend until 31 January 2032. The procurement, classified under the Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000) category, was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was awarded, with n-compass Towards a Brighter Future securing Lot 1 for Adult Carers Services and Vibe Charitable Incorporated Organisation securing Lot 2 for Young Carers Services. The formal award was signed on 6 December 2024.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those experienced in supporting carers. It caters to both adults and young carers, underlining a comprehensive support system that ranges from formal assessments to community-based help. Companies involved in providing healthcare services, mental health support, educational training, and advocacy could find lucrative partnerships through this contract. The collaboration with local authorities and primary care networks enhances business growth potential by integrating diverse support mechanisms for carers in the Knowsley area.

## Notice

Service to support Adult and Young unpaid and informal carers in Knowsley. The contract is commissioned by Knowsley Council. The contract duration is 01 February 2025 to 31 January 2030 with an option to extend for a two further twelve-month periods to 31 January 2032. The service Provider/s will be responsible for delivering some statutory duties towards carers, namely the provision of formal carers assessments and parent carer needs assessments, on behalf of the Council, alongside informal support for local carers. The service will support adult carers and young carers.

### Lot Information

Knowsley All-Age Carers Services (Adult and Young People) Lot 1 Adult Carers Service (18+)

Lot 1 - Adult Carers Service (18+) A community-based service that will: * Ensure adult carers who are caring for other adults in Knowsley are identified * Ensure adult carers can receive a carers assessment under the statutory duty of Knowsley Council * Ensure adult carers can receive a parent carers needs assessment. * Ensure that adult carers who have been assessed have a support plan which is reviewed on at least an annual basis * Provide personalised information and advice to adult carers and support to access a range of support and services that meet their identified needs * Deliver a programme of activities that will ensure a range of support is available to carers in Knowsley that reduces the negative impact of caring on them * Work in partnership with Primary Care Networks (PCN's) and GP practices in Knowsley to support them to develop effective processes to identify and support carers * Ensure carers have the opportunity to access specialist support that addresses the needs of the cared for such as dementia * Promote carers health and wellbeing by working collaboratively with other businesses, service providers and organisations to: o Identify carers early in their caring journey to improve outcomes o Promote the health and wellbeing of carers including mental wellbeing o Facilitate education and training sessions for carers o Facilitate self-managing carers peer support groups and befriending opportunities o Support discharge from hospital and the reablement process o Provide opportunities for a break * Operate the service on a Borough-wide basis

Knowsley All-Age Carers Services (Adult and Young People) Lot 2 - Young Carers Service (0-17 and up to 25 for SEND )

1. To provide targeted, diversionary, positive activities for young people who are carers to develop their self-esteem and resilience and offer positive activities and emotional support. 2. To provide access to information, advice and guidance about services for them and their families. This will include the signposting young people to the statutory Young Carers Assessment Team (if originally referred by another source such as education, health). This will provide the opportunity for young people to access support available from the statutory Young Carers Assessment Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039362-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The initial term is 1/2/2025 to 31/1/2030 with the option of 2 x 12 months extension. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £2,650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE; VIBE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039362-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031214-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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