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title: "Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers"
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# Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service for Young Carers

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b34d

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced service providers for the Buckinghamshire Carers Support Service aimed at young carers (ages 5-18). The tender is currently in the "tender" stage and falls under the health and social work services category (CPV Code: 85000000). The service aims to provide comprehensive support, advice, and guidance to young carers in Buckinghamshire. The procurement is being conducted through an Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The initial contract term is set for three years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 2 December 2024, with the contract set to begin on 1 April 2025. The total contract value is £1,125,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting young people and families. Companies that can offer a "whole family" approach and align with the ten key outcomes of the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant will be well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to enhance the welfare of young carers, making this an ideal growth opportunity for service providers who excel in holistic, community-based support systems. Interested businesses should be prepared for electronic submission and ensure their proposals address the key aspects outlined in the tender requirements.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of services to support Young Carers (age 5-18) across the county. The service will provide advice, support and guidance. The initial contract term is three years with an option to extend for a further two, one year periods (3+1+1). The contract start date is 1 April 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is commissioning a dedicated Young Carers Support Service that is tailored to meet the needs of Young Carers in Buckinghamshire to enable them to carry out their caring role whilst maintaining their own aspirations. The service will align to the ten key outcomes identified within the Carers Trust Young Carers Covenant which envisions a future where all Young and Young Adult Carers. The service will adopt a 'whole family' approach to supporting Young Carers and their families, raising awareness of unpaid carers, increasing self-identification and promoting access to support services, and aim to reduce the poorer health outcomes faced by unpaid carers. This Procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime and will be based on the Open Procedure ( Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015).

Options: The contract duration is for three years (3) with an option to extend the contract for one + one year(s) (1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035481-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035481-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=345254cc-8190-ef11-8130-005056b64545
- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

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