Dorset Carers Service - Further competition from Lot 22 DCF2
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The procurement process concerns the Dorset Carers Service, which aims to create a comprehensive support network for unpaid carers across the Dorset Council area. Dorset Council, acting as the contracting authority and in collaboration with NHS Dorset, has awarded this contract through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The process is now at the award stage, having been initiated with the tender.
The total value of the contract is £3,094,000, covering health and social work services, with the contract period starting on 22 November 2025 and running until 21 November 2032. The service will be provided throughout England, with key dates including the tender period's end date on 4 April 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those proficient in providing support to carers.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement specifications allowing SME participation. Dorset Council seeks a provider or consortium with the capability to deliver a seamless carer service, potentially benefiting businesses involved in training, guidance, and wellness programmes. The contract offers a long-term engagement with the opportunity for extensions up to 7 years, fostering sustained business growth and partnerships in the region.
Dorset Council and NHS Dorset recognise the importance of unpaid Carers who make a vital contribution to promoting the wellbeing and independence of the people they care for. Supporting Carers helps them to have a life of their own alongside caring. As joint commissioners of this service, we are committed to working with Carers, the Provider and partner agencies to commission quality services that meet Carers needs, help sustain them in their caring role and promote Carer health and wellbeing.
The Carer service will provide a seamless service to Carers of all ages from 5 years upwards across Dorset Council area, creating a supportive and proactive one stop shop for all. The all-inclusive service includes identification, registration, information advice and guidance, training, focus on wellbeing. Some elements of the service will require face to face support.
The Council went to tender to appoint a single provider (or a consortium of providers) to deliver the contract. Whilst Dorset Council and NHS Dorset work in partnership, the Contracting Authority for this contract is Dorset Council. The initial Call-Off Contract term will be 3 years, with an optional 24 month extension, following by two optional 12 month extensions (3 + 2 + 1 +1).
Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full contract period would be 7 years.
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The contract period is seven years.
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