Published date: 22 November 2023
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
PO19 1RQ
Value of contract
£17,500,000
Procurement reference
CF-0006000D24000000HFzAEAW
Published date
22 November 2023
Closing date
3 January 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council and its partners highly value the contribution family and friend Carers make in supporting the most vulnerable in our community. The Council is therefore seeking to commission a new comprehensive county wide Carers Information, Advice, Assessment and Support Service. A Carer is someone who helps another person, usually a relative or friend, in their day-to-day life. This is different from someone who provides care professionally, or through a voluntary organisation.
The purpose of the service is to empower Carers through providing excellent information/knowledge and support their wellbeing. The approach is to be:
1.2.1 Strengths based
1.2.2 Outcomes focused and using
1.2.3 Community assets. (A single point of access but neighbourhood delivery).
The Council requires the Service Provider to maintain, develop and deliver non-discriminatory Carers services and assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and all relevant regulations, guidance and relevant West Sussex County Council policy. The Service Provider will be a member of the Carers Trust and must meet, or be working towards meeting, all of the quality standards set by them.
The Council requires the Service Provider to deliver, as part of its operating model, economic and social benefits to the county via 'Social Value' (The Public Services Act (Social Value) Act 2012) e.g. through significant use of volunteering, training and for example, employment of Carers or ex-Carers; being a 'Carer Friendly' employer.
Full details of the services required can be found at Document 02 the Service Specification. This includes a substantive list of all the aims, outcomes, and requirements that will make up the provision of these services.
About the buyer
Contact name
Ben Chivers-Gibbs
Address
County Hall (East Street)
Chichester
PO19 1RQ
GB
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