Published date: 26 September 2018

This notice was replaced on 9 November 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 9 November 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.


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

£115,000

Procurement reference

tender_190353/714709

Published date

26 September 2018

Closing date

12 October 2018

Contract start date

22 October 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2019

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

The project aims to improve choice of quality services to enable carers to take the breaks and respite care they and those they care for need, by sharing best practice, and improving greater transparency so carers know what is available in order that they can have a choice of appropriate and good quality care so they can get the breaks they need to support and maintain their own health and well being

More information

Links

Additional text

It is essential that the contractor for this work can offer:
- Expertise and wide-ranging knowledge of the existing evidence base in this area - with particular expertise around carer breaks and respite care.
- Contacts and credibility with those in health settings and local authorities.
- National reputation among carers, policymakers, the NHS and local authorities about how best to identify, support and value carers.
- 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 package of resources
- Ability to disseminate and promote the resources 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