Tender for the provision of Support Service for Unpaid Carers
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Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of support services for unpaid carers in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure and was managed within the Light Touch Regime as per Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, worth £478,650, has been awarded to Crossroads Care East Midlands.
The awarded service focuses on providing comprehensive and up-to-date advice, guidance, and support to unpaid carers, aligned with the requirements of the Care Act 2014. The contract period is set to commence on 28th January 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in health and social work services.
Businesses skilled in providing community-based support and those with expertise in delivering comprehensive care and advice services can greatly benefit from engaging in such public contracts. Participation in this procurement process can enhance business visibility within the public sector and establish a reputable track record in delivering essential services to local authorities.
Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for the provision of a county wide Carer Support Service which will support all unpaid carers by providing advice, guidance, support and signposting. Service will include the provision of accessible, up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive and proportionate advice and local information relating to Care and Support for people and Support for carers as required by Section 4 of the Care Act 2014. It is estimated that there are over 40,000 of Herefordshire adults were providing some level of unpaid care in 2023.
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations will apply. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'.
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The contract period is two years.
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