Published date: 7 February 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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Closing: 18 March 2025, 1pm
Contract summary
Industry
Well-support services - 76460000
Health and social work services - 85000000
Social work and related services - 85300000
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Social work services - 85310000
Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300
Social work services without accommodation - 85312000
Social services - 85320000
Administrative social services - 85321000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
B69 9EN
Value of contract
£1,200,000 to £1,500,000
Procurement reference
IT-230-9075-Sandwell Carers Service
Published date
7 February 2025
Closing date
18 March 2025
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
2 June 2025
Contract end date
1 June 2030
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)?
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
ASC145 - Sandwell Carers Service
The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to procure a new Carers Service in Sandwell where carers can access information, advice, and support in line with the Care Act 2014.
The Care Act 2014 placed a duty on all Councils to consider the needs of carers on equal footing to the person receiving care and support. There is a clear focus in the Act on promoting carers' wellbeing, taking account of the impact caring has on all aspects of their lives. It is therefore a statutory requirement that every Council has a robust offer to identify carers and support them appropriately.
The new service will work with local partners towards better lives for Carers in Sandwell. It will improve outcomes for Sandwell carers, including health, wellbeing and opportunities.
Key functions will include:
1. Support for carers to identify or be identified as carers - including campaigns, targeted activities for under- represented groups of carers and promotion/awareness raising
2. Single point of access for carers with information and advice, and signposting to the right support
3. Preventative community based support - including peer support groups and work with local partners
4. Checks on carer wellbeing
5. Wellbeing plans and triage to the right services as needed, including Adult Social Care and Children's Trust
The successful contractor will be required to have responsibility for the delivery of the Service in compliance with legislation including the Care Act 2014, Children and Families Act 2014, and to support and empower carers to meet key outcomes.
Tenderers should note that:
- The Council has set the budget for the service, which is outlined in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
- Subcontracting tenders are permitted, but a single lead provider is required to be responsible for managing the delivery of any subcontractors to meet the requirements of the Specification.
The duration of the contract will be 5 years from 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2030.
The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.
In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.
For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier...
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Martin Duffell
Address
PO Box 15888
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 9EN
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 569 5541
Email
martin_duffell@sandwell.gov.uk
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