Published date: 28 January 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£258,140
Procurement reference
IOW001-DN389470-73460247
Published date
28 January 2019
Closing date
22 February 2019
Contract start date
1 July 2019
Contract end date
30 June 2022
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
Overview of Contract
National Census Data for the Isle of Wight 2011 indicates that there are approximately 700 - 0-18-year olds providing unpaid care. Many receive no support from statutory or voluntary services. Our goal is to extend the reach build resilience and improving life chances for Young Carers.
The definition of a Young Carer is taken from Section 96 of the Children and Families Act (2014); "...a person under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person (of any age, except where that care is provided for payment, pursuant to a contract or as voluntary work). This relates to care for any family member who is physically or mentally ill, frail elderly, disabled or misuses alcohol or substances".
Children in need may be assessed under Section 17 of the Children Act (1989), in relation to their special educational needs, disabilities as a carer, or because they have committed a crime. Where an assessment takes place, it will be carried out by a social worker. When assessing children in need and providing services, specialist assessments may be required and, where possible, should be coordinated so that the child and family experience a coherent process and a single plan of action.
The purpose of the contract is to;
• protect Young Carers from inappropriate caring, enabling them to have their voices heard, reach their full potential and have the same opportunities as their peers. Considering a whole family view of how Young Carers can be prevented from taking on caring responsibilities and supported to achieve the same level of wellbeing, education and personal development as their peers;
• improve the quality of life of all Young Carers regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and background, for example by enabling them to attend school and engage in social activities.
About the buyer
Contact name
Luke Stone
Address
County Hall
High Street
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1983821000
Website
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Closing: 22 February 2019
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