Published date: 25 September 2018

Last edited date: 25 September 2018

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: 12 October 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Equal opportunities consultancy services - 98200000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£70,000

Procurement reference

tender_188008/714621

Published date

25 September 2018

Closing date

12 October 2018

Contract start date

22 October 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This project will aim to improve the variation in practice around respite care / carers breaks across England, through sharing best practice, increasing availability of choice of quality services to enable carers to take the breaks they need and supporting carers to use personal budgets for breaks/respite. In doing so increase the transparency so carers know what they are entitled to, and ensure greater consistency in what is available. A choice of appropriate and good quality care needs to be available or carers cannot get the breaks they need for their own health and well being.

More information

Links

  • https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  • Tender notice
  • To access this opportunity please visit the Departments e-tendering Portal Bravo and click 'View Opportunities'. Bids and Clarifications will only be accepted through the portal

Additional text

We are looking for a Contractor that can demonstrate that they have the following qualities:
- Expertise and wide-ranging knowledge of the existing evidence base in this area - with particular expertise around young and adult carers.
- Contacts and credibility with those in health settings and local authorities.
- National reputation among carers, policymakers, the NHS and local authorities with regard to how best to identify, support and value carers of all ages.
- Skills in assessing evidence and drawing out recommendations.
- Project management and delivery capability including experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of activities.
- Analytical and drafting skills to assess the evidence and bring together a finalised product.
- Ability to disseminate and promote the findings through appropriate networks

About the buyer

Contact name

Alex Baker

Address

Quarry House
Leeds
LS2 7UE
England

Email

Alexander.Baker@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care/about/procurement