Published date: 9 October 2019

This notice was replaced on 29 January 2020

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Awarded contract (published 29 January 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work services - 85310000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£800,000

Procurement reference

IA1875.

Published date

9 October 2019

Closing date

11 November 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2022

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

Staffordshire County Council (SCC), are seeking to commission the provision of a Carers Respite Service (the Service) across Staffordshire for Carers who have been assessed as having respite needs. Respite support enables Carers to take a break from their caring role and evidence suggests that this can help to achieve positive health, wellbeing and quality of life outcomes for Carers. The Cared for Person will have a range of eligible needs, they will be aged 18+, and include older people, people with mental health needs, those with a physical or sensory impairment, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and people with complex needs. Personal and Practical Care will be delivered in accordance with each individuals support plan, this may be home based or community based.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Clare Kinvig-Jenkinson

Address

Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
England

Telephone

01785 854056

Email

Clare.Kinvig-Jenkinson@staffordshire.gov.uk