Published date: 26 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 5 February 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 5 February 2024)

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

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£2,075,000

Procurement reference

MRTN001-DN696411-68579503

Published date

26 October 2023

Closing date

27 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

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

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders for the provision of; Lot 1: Carers Services of Adult Carers or Adults and/or Lot 2: Young Carers Service.

For lot 1 the Council seeks a provider who has an in-depth understanding of local needs and will be able to demonstrate an effective approach to building trusting relationships with carers so that they actively engage in support. Having in place carers services will help the council to manage the demand of people needing statutory care and support. The service provider will need to acknowledge the physical and emotional strain of caring and support carers to continue in their caring role and achieve the outcomes that they desire.

For lot 2 the Council seeks a provider that will support delivery on Merton's commitment that all our younger residents will live well and thrive in Merton. The provider will need to ensure that young carers are identified at the earliest opportunity and to support them to remain as physically and emotionally well as possible and to start or maintain employment, volunteering, training and learning. The provider will also need to ensure that young carers are supported to have a family, community, and social life alongside their caring role.

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
England

Email

Commercial.services@merton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.merton.gov.uk/