Published date: 27 June 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£3,755,000
Procurement reference
CHEAST001-DN588187-62255814
Published date
27 June 2022
Closing date
28 July 2022
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 January 2023
Contract end date
31 December 2027
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
Cheshire East Council's and NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group are committed to
supporting the most vulnerable residents of Cheshire East, whilst enabling others to support
themselves. A core ambition is to continue to empower individuals and communities to thrive
independently in a supportive environment, working together with partners, with the
voluntary sector, with businesses, and most importantly, with residents themselves. This
specification focuses on early intervention and prevention, supporting the development of
innovative solutions to best meet the needs of Carers living in Cheshire East, aiming to
improve the health and wellbeing of Carers and their families.
The Commissioners require a Provider for the management, co-ordination and provision of an
Integrated Carers Service for Adult Carers and Young Carers and their families.
It is anticipated that the service will be managed by one single Provider, partnership or
consortia who will deliver the service through a series of sub-contracts or partnership
arrangements. The Provider[s] will engage, collaborate, and work with other organisations
to deliver a broad range of interventions and support options that meet the needs of carers
and their families.
The service will support the legal obligations, under the Care Act, this will include the
undertaking of Carers Assessments, Care and Support planning in line with statutory
guidance.
The Commissioners are flexible in their approach to service delivery, always seeking
solutions that will offer quality services and support and value for money
The service aligns with the vision, aims and priorities set out in the soon to be published
Cheshire East All Age Carers Strategy 2021 - 2025
The overarching aims of the Integrated Carers Service are to:
• Increase the identification of Carers (Adults and Young Carers).
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• Improve carers' quality of life and opportunities.
• Improve carers' physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Increase carers' choice, control and independence.
• Build on carers' assets at an individual and community level.
• Improve carers' ability to manage their caring role.
• Prevent and delay carers from needing health and social care intervention.
• Provide personalised, integrated and holistic support.
• Build safer, stronger, more resilient carer friendly communities.
• Provide support for working carers, or those who want to return to work.
• Provide support and guidance to carers in the event of crisis.
• Increase the economic prosperity of Cheshire East.
The Provider[s] will implement and operate the Service, which will be a single, point of
contact for carers, unlocking the access to information, advice and support. The Provider[s]
will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the service, ensuring through telephone,
email, website, social media or face to face, Carers can gain access to information,
intervention and support quickly and easily.
More information
Additional text
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This is a contract with an initial term of 3 years from 01/01/23 - 31/12/25
with 2 x 12 months optional extensions
About the buyer
Contact name
Tracy Roberts
Address
Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1270686973
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
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