Scope
Description
Due to the approaching expiry of an existing contract the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the delivery of a Young Carers Support Service.
The duration of this contract is two (2) years and six (6) months initially from 1st October 2025 until 31st March 2028 plus an option to extend for a further year (1), at the sole discretion of the Council, subject to funding and performance.
Our vision in the re-tender of this service is to work in partnership with an appropriately experienced contractor to sustain, and develop further, a quality support service for Young Carers in Barking and Dagenham. The service will be compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014. The core areas of this service will be:
• to work in collaboration with various agencies and the Local Authority to identify young carers;
• being the first port of call for young carers' support;
• to ensure that young carers receive a formal assessment where requested/ required;
• provide support and advice to young carers;
• to provide activities for young carers to allow them to share their experiences with other young carers and also provide time away from their caring responsibilities;
• to deliver a tailored service to the young carer in accordance with their assessment, and that keeps them engaged in, and attending, education, employment and training;
• to work in partnership with schools to identify young carers, in addition to partner agencies including health, social care, and other voluntary and community sector providers
• to provide activities that are in consultation with the young carers; and
• to provide a flexible service that can meet the needs of young carers at the weekends, and evenings.
Organisations should be aware that Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations may apply
The deadline for tender submissions will be 1pm, Monday 14th July 2025. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
For a period of 1 year under the existing T & Cs
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please refer to the tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. You will need to register on the portal to access the tender documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 July 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
See tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. You will need to register on the portal to access the tender documents
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
As detailed in tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. You will need to register on the portal to access the tender documents
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYP-9821-RZGJ
Town Hall
Barking
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
Email: procurementCDP@lbbd.gov.uk
Website: http://www.lbbd.gov.uk
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government