Published date: 18 December 2023

Last edited date: 18 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 January 2024, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

DY1 1HF

Value of contract

£0 to £1,735,000

Procurement reference

IT-9-3630-ASC161

Published date

18 December 2023

Closing date

31 January 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Dudley MBC are looking to commission a provider(s) to work in partnership with the councils Carers Network Team to deliver an all-age carers services 'Dudley Carers Hub and Wellbeing Service'. To achieve this the council will be commissioning the service in 4 separate lots

o LOT 1 - Carers Digital Service - to provide a new innovative and proactive digital based service which will identify, engage and support all carers through web-based, app-based and social media platforms to carers in Dudley.

o LOT 2 - Adult Carers Wellbeing Service - to provide targeted preventative support to carers aged 18 and above, to understand their rights as a carer and support available to them, through quality information, advice and awareness/training on aspects of caring such as:
o financial and legal (i.e. navigating welfare benefits systems, power of attorney, preparing to pay for care)
o practical training and awareness to support carers to care safely (i.e. first aid / mental health first aid)
o wellbeing support and activities (i.e. recreational or relaxation activities, life planning, coaching and mentoring,) to enable carers to gain confidence, self-help and personal skills.

o LOT 3 - Preventative Carer Short Break Service - to provide a new innovative, flexible short term, short break service for carers at risk of carer breakdown or in need ad hoc support to access one off appointments / activities, providing a break from caring and enabling the carer to focus on their own personal activities to manage their health and wellbeing.

o LOT 4 - Young Carers Service - to provide targeted support to children and young people aged 5 - 17 years to achieve positive outcomes during childhood, the service will:
o promote and identify young carers living in the borough,
o support young carers to have the same life opportunities as their peers,
o work in partnership with key partners and stakeholders to ensure that children and young people access support

More information

Links

Additional text

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Chanpreet Dhesi

Address

Priory Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom

Telephone

01384 816721

Email

chanpreet.dhesi@dudley.gov.uk

Website

www.dudley.gov.uk