Published date: 24 August 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£4,700,000
Procurement reference
ECC001-DN666950-88467874
Published date
24 August 2023
Closing date
20 October 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 March 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2027
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
Following extensive consultation with carers and partners, the Council co-produced and published the 'Essex All-age Carers Strategy 2022'. The strategy sets out six commitments to Carers:
- Carers can easily access the information, advice, guidance and support when they need it and early into their caring role
- We will support the development of professional practice and processes to improve identification and support to carers
- We will Improve transitions for carers as they move through specific phases or life events in their caring role.
- Carers will have increased opportunity to access good quality support, including opportunities for breaks, to maintain their own wellbeing and those they care for.
- Carers' needs and rights will be understood and recognised across Essex communities.
- Carers will be the experts that influence, shape and be involved in the decisions that are intended to improve their support and wellbeing.
The Essex Carers Support Offer will be centred on the Core Offer. Under the Core Offer, the provider(s) will deliver: One-to-one practical support, brief solution focused interventions and peer support groups.
Each of these services will be delivered on a locality basis, allowing support to be tailored to local needs. As such, this procurement is divided into 3 Lots, with each Lot corresponding to different locality as set out below, and with the ICB areas in Essex:
1 - West Essex (including the districts of Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest)
2 - Mid and South Essex (including districts and boroughs of Braintree, Maldon, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford)
3 - North-East Essex (including the districts of Tendring and Colchester)
This tender addresses the provision of these support services contracts for all ages of unpaid carers across the county of Essex for an initial 3-year period (with a further extension option of up to 2 years).
About the buyer
Contact name
Barry Messenger
Address
County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
England
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