Published date: 27 July 2023

This notice was replaced on 21 September 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 September 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£300,000

Procurement reference

NHM002-DN680890-62348441

Published date

27 July 2023

Closing date

1 September 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2023

Contract end date

30 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This contract aims to link families in need with local volunteers who can offer help and support at a time of crisis. The aim is to provide short term assistance, including hosting (overnight respite care), to families requiring additional support as part of a range of early intervention and prevention services designed to prevent children becoming "looked after".
The service will be required to provide support for up to 42 families per year at a maximum budget of £75,000. They will be based predominantly within the southeast and central Northumberland area however a focus in the north and west of the County will also be required.

About the buyer

Contact name

Leanne Stewart

Address

County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom

Email

leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk

Website

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk