Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Northamptonshire Council
Sheerness House, 41 Meadow Road
KETTERING
NN16 8TL
Contact
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
One Angel Square
Northampton
NN1 1ED
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/580
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
North Northamptonshire Council - Supporting Carers Service in North Northamptonshire
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,960,300
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Information and Advice Service Adult/Young Carer Assessments
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
two.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
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,470,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2032
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Carer Wellbeing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
two.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.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,490,300
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2032
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 October 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.