Published date: 31 October 2019

This notice was replaced on 1 November 2019

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Early engagement (published 1 November 2019, last edited 1 November 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

BRISTOLCC001-DN428902-17944120

Published date

31 October 2019

Closing date

2 March 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Council is consulting on its Commissioning plan for the future provision of carers services in Bristol. The council is holding an event for Carer Organisations to discuss the future for Carer's services. To book onto the event please follow this link: https://carerorganisationevent.eventbrite.co.uk
BCC intends to recommission its services for carers that are funded by Adult Social Care. Services have been reviewed and analysis of Carers' support services has been completed. A whole city approach will be taken, and a Carers Strategy will be produced with carers themselves, to ensure that resources, including BCC funding, are used in the most effective way to deliver services for carers in Bristol.
To take part in the on line consultation pleas follow this link:
https://bristol.citizenspace.com/people/carers-support-services/

The procurement route and number of contracts will be influenced by the consultation outcome.
In Scope services:
1. Carers Advice, Support and Information Services
2. Advice and Support Services for Parent Carers
3. Information, Advice and Support Services for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Car

Further information can be found on the BCC website at: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/web/guest/tenders-contracts/recommissioning-of-support-services-for-carers
The indicative contract value is: £3138463.00. The Indicative contract length is 3 years plus 3 further years in one year extensions.


About the buyer

Contact name

Wanda Knight

Address

Bristol City Council
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
England

Telephone

+44 1179224619

Email

wanda.knight@bristol.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/