Published date: 6 August 2019

This notice was replaced on 22 May 2020

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

Awarded contract (published 22 May 2020)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Civic betterment and community facility support services - 98133100

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£1,419,000

Procurement reference

CROYD001-DN412404-01627602

Published date

6 August 2019

Closing date

30 September 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2023

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The carers service is designed to meet the council's statutory obligation of providing an independent carer assessment for adult carers in Croydon supporting an adult in need (as defined by the Care Act 2014). In addition to this, the service looks to meet the eligible needs of carers to support them to continue to provide care.

It also aims to promote carers' wellbeing; preventing, reducing and delaying future needs for support and provide a universal offer of support for all carers.

To help carers make informed choices, to remain independent, enjoy their personal time and / or work or recreation, this service will support carers to:

• Live long, healthy, happy & independent lives
• Have access to information, advice and guidance
• Have a carer assessment
• Prevent, reduce & delay future needs for support
• Have a life of their own
• Have support to stay mentally and physically well
• Promote their financial well-being.


About the buyer

Contact name

Wumi Alejo

Address

Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon
CR0 1EA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2087266000

Email

Wumi.alejo@croydon.gov.uk

Website

http://www.croydon.gov.uk