LBS - Carer Service
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Southwark Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "LBS - Carer Service" in the social work and related services category. The council seeks qualified providers to deliver a Carer Service aimed at supporting unpaid carers in Southwark. The procurement process employs an open procedure and operates under the special regime of 'light touch'.
Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 5 January 2026, with subsequent award and contract periods outlined. This opportunity is set within the UKI44 region, focusing on service provision in London. Interested parties are encouraged to submit through the provided electronic platform until the specified deadline.
This contract presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations adept in social services and healthcare support. The estimated contract value of £1,210,590 further underscores its potential for enhancing business portfolios. Providers that show expertise in improving carer wellbeing and facilitating access to health services will find this proposal particularly rewarding.
Aspects such as service quality and social value are highly weighted in the award criteria, offering a competitive edge to businesses with strong social responsibility initiatives.
Southwark Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to enter into a contract for the provision of a Carer Service in Southwark. Unpaid carers are people who provide care for a friend, family member, or neighbour who has an illness, disability, mental health concern, or who is older and needs extra support. Unpaid carers do not receive any payment from the council or a private company for this caring role.
The Carer Service will be located in Southwark and will offer a range of services for unpaid carers living in the borough. The Carer Service will aim to improve the wellbeing of unpaid carers, empower them in their caring role, and support them to access health and care services and other voluntary and community services that can offer support.
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Option to extend for a further two years (3+2).
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The contract period is three years.
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