Providing Support for Young Carers and Families in Norfolk

Concepts

• health and social work
• norwich

Location

Norwich

Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract for the provision of Support Services to Young Carers and Families in Norfolk. The new contract is to commence on 1 April 2024. The Provider/s will be expected to deliver effective services supporting young carers aged 5-19 and some extended support for their families in order to identify, assess and reduce excessive and inappropriate caring responsibilities improving outcomes for young people. This includes the provision of skilled and qualified workers to deliver support in key areas such as education, family support, community provision, and world of work. This will operate as one contract with the flexibility to cover Norfolk countywide.

Total Quantity or Scope

Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

Renewal Options

The Council shall be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period for a further period or periods of up to a total of 36 months, upon giving the Provider written notice of its intention no later than six (6) months prior to the end of the Initial Term, upon which the Contract Period is so extended and the Provider shall be obliged to provide the Services for that extended term

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The value quoted is for the initial 36 months of the contract. If the contract is extended beyond the initial period the value shall increase proportionally. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +448442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk.