HAC5899 Unpaid Carers Service
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The public procurement process for the "HAC5899 Unpaid Carers Service" was led by Tower Hamlets, a regional or local authority in London, United Kingdom. With an industry focus on "Social work and related services", this initiative addresses the needs of unpaid carers within the Tower Hamlets area, in line with national and local carers' strategies. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, commencing on 8th August 2023, with bidding closing on 15th September 2023.
It consisted of two lots: Lot A and Lot B, both of which were awarded on 13th December 2023, following a tender stage. The contracts are aimed at providing crucial support services to carers, with an initial duration of 36 months and potential extensions. Total contract value is approximately £3,310,000, with specific contracts awarded to the Carers Centre and Care Solution Bureau CIC.
This tender provides substantial opportunities for service providers in the social care sector, particularly those focused on community and social services. Businesses like SMEs and larger organisations can benefit by facilitating essential services that enhance carers' wellbeing, aligning with statutory requirements under the Care Act. Companies specialising in flexible support services could also compete for similar future contracts, given the region's emphasis on social care provisions.
The open procurement method suggests a competitive environment, opening doors for a wide range of suppliers to present innovative solutions, thus fostering business growth and expansion within the sector.
The service will deliver information, advice, practical support, and guidance to careers of Tower Hamlets residents to help them to undertake their caring role. The carers offer in Tower Hamlets will be aligned to the priorities in the National Carers' strategy, carers action plan and the local Commitment to Carers Action plan. The service will support adult carers caring for someone in Tower Hamlets, and young carers (16+ years) transitioning into adulthood.
These will be purchased through two lots: Lot A - Unpaid Carers Service: The Unpaid Carers Service will help the Council meet its Care Act duties to ensure carers have access to information and advice, conduct assessments of carers' needs, as well as providing additional support that is known to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers and will help them continue in their caring role Lot B - Unpaid Carers Emergency Service : The Unpaid Carers Emergency Service will provide flexible emergency support for carers at significant risk of a cared-for/carer relationship breakdown or experiencing a crisis.
The service will deliver information, advice, practical support, and guidance to careers of Tower Hamlets residents to help them to undertake their caring role. The carers offer in Tower Hamlets will be aligned to the priorities in the National Carers' strategy, carers action plan and the local Commitment to Carers Action plan. The service will support adult carers caring for someone in Tower Hamlets, and young carers (16+ years) transitioning into adulthood. Lot A - Unpaid Carers Service: The Unpaid Carers Service will help the Council meet its Care Act duties to ensure carers have access to information and advice, conduct assessments of carers' needs, as well as providing additional support that is known to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers and will help them continue in their caring role
The service will deliver information, advice, practical support, and guidance to careers of Tower Hamlets residents to help them to undertake their caring role. The carers offer in Tower Hamlets will be aligned to the priorities in the National Carers' strategy, carers action plan and the local Commitment to Carers Action plan. The service will support adult carers caring for someone in Tower Hamlets, and young carers (16+ years) transitioning into adulthood. Lot B - Unpaid Carers Emergency Service : The Unpaid Carers Emergency Service will provide flexible emergency support for carers at significant risk of a cared-for/carer relationship breakdown or experiencing a crisis.
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