Information, Advice and Support for Unpaid Carers

Concepts

• social work
• grays
• unpaid carers
• advice service
• advice
• any unpaid carers
• support and advice service
• support for unpaid carers
• support and advice
• carers

Location

Grays

Description

Thurrock Council is commissioning an Information, Support and Advice Service for unpaid carers within Thurrock, with the aim of having a positive impact on unpaid carers physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during their caring role. This service will provide Information, Support and Advice to any unpaid carers identified in Thurrock over the age of 18 years. Further information can be found in the specification.The contract is for six years with the option to extend by a further two years.The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.

Total Quantity or Scope

Thurrock Council is commissioning an Information, Support and Advice Service for unpaid carers within Thurrock, with the aim of having a positive impact on unpaid carers physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during their caring role.This service will provide Information, Support and Advice to any unpaid carers identified in Thurrock over the age of 18 years.The contract is for six years with the option to extend by a further two years.Further information can be found in the specification.

Renewal Options

The contract duration is for six years with the option to extend by up to a further two years.

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85310000 - Social work services
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
• 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
• 85320000 - Social services

Indicators

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

Other Information

Please note the estimated contract value includes the extension period. Note that the estimated contract value includes the extension period.