Published date: 12 October 2020
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Awarded contract (published 26 January 2021, last edited 26 March 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£500,000 to £2,560,000
Procurement reference
IA2010.1
Published date
12 October 2020
Approach to market date
2 January 2020
Contract start date
6 April 2021
Contract end date
31 March 2026
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?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council wishes to Commission a Provider to deliver a programme of preventative support for carers of all ages which is embedded within local communities. This will be delivered by a partnership of organisations committed to supporting Carers and the wider community, a 'Carers Wellbeing Partnership' coordinated by a lead provider. The Carers Wellbeing Partnership will engage, influence, collaborate and work with other organisations, carers, employers and communities to deliver a broad range of interventions and sustainable support solutions that meet the needs of carers.
The Provider shall support carers of all ages through the provision of preventative support embedded within local communities to live happy, healthy, independent and fulfilling lives. It will work with individuals and communities including social prescribers to build resilience and connections, creating networks of local support.
By working closely together, the Partnership will improve Carers' experience of help, advice and support by:
• Providing better, coordinated information, including a Carer Information Pack containing details of the whole range of support Services available from all the partner organisations and community assets,
• Seamless transition between partner organisations and reducing duplication,
• Sharing learning and expertise,
• Coordination of awareness raising activities, through the engagement and education of schools, employers and primary care Services,
• Developing communities and harnessing community assets to value and support Carers to safety fulfil their caring role.
• Coordinated support to Carers of all ages, to include (not exhaustive):
o Groups/ activities - Carer specific and universal to align with Carers interests and hobbies,
o Practical support, e.g. benefits advice, legal advice,
o Wellbeing workshops, training and skills development,
o Emotional support, befriending.
The service is jointly commissioned by Staffordshire County Council and the five Staffordshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) as part of the implementation of the All Age Carers Strategy 'All Together for Carers' which was jointly developed by the Council and Staffordshire CCGs following extensive consultation. The Strategy commits the Council to working in partnership with Carers, health and social care providers, communities and employers with the aspiration to develop a society that is Carer friendly, which values and supports Carers to fulfil their caring role and maintain their health and wellbeing.
The Provider, its partners and sub-contractors, along with the local authority and CCG's will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of the All Age Carers Strategy.
The tender will be procured via an open tender process.
Suppliers should register on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then select this tender opportunity to view and return tender documents.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2021/2022 | £512,000 |
| 2022/2023 | £512,000 |
| 2023/2024 | £512,000 |
| 2024/2025 | £512,000 |
| 2025/2026 | £512,000 |
About the buyer
Contact name
Lisa Dobric
Address
Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
England
Telephone
01785278192
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