Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Northamptonshire Council
Sheerness House, 41 Meadow Road
KETTERING
NN16 8TL
UK
Contact person: North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
E-mail: procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
One Angel Square
Northampton
NN1 1ED
UK
E-mail: procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nct.com/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/580
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/580
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
North Northamptonshire Council - Supporting Carers Service in North Northamptonshire
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council") and on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust wishes to invite Tender Responses for Supporting Carers Services in North Northamptonshire.
The Service is made of the following Lots:
• Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer
Assessments
• Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing
The Service will be available to all Adults ordinarily resident in North Northamptonshire, and children under 18 years of age, often referred to as Young Carers.
The provider will be required to deliver Supporting Carers Service to meet a range of needs, including but not limited to:
• Identifying Carer needs through the Carers Assessment process
• Assisting Carers to remain in their caring role if that is what they want
• Supporting Carers to maintain their own wellbeing
• Ensuring Carers eligible outcomes are achieved
The Provider will work in collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Children's Trust to identify more joined up and efficient ways of ways of working together.
The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 960 300.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer Assessments
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF25
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer Assessments
The Provider will undertake the following activities on behalf of the Council:
• Operate a Carers Information and Advice service
• Complete Carers assessments
• Identify the Carer's eligible needs
• Record individual Carer's outcomes
• Review the Carer
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 470 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2032
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF25
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing
Under this lot, the Provider will provide comprehensive support to carers through a variety of community-based services, ensuring trained staff are available for personal care and other regulated services. Outreach support will be offered at accessible locations like GP surgeries and community centres. The service aims to reduce carer isolation and promote a balanced life through employment, education, volunteering, and social activities.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 490 300.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2032
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
01/10/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/580) to apply for this opportunity and to access the documentation.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/08/2024