Awarded contract

Carers Support Service

Details

Supplier(s)
St Helens Carers Centre
Value
£5,838,064
Duration
7 years
Topic
Health and social work services
Published
9 September 2024

Tender description

A service to support unpaid and informal carers in St Helens. The contract is jointly commissioned by St Helens Council and NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the St Helens 'place'. The contract duration is 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029, with an option to extend for a two further 12-month periods to 30th September 2031. The service provider will be responsible for delivering some statutory duties towards carers, namely the provision of formal Carers Assessments, on behalf of the Council, alongside informal support for local carers. The service will support adult carers, young carers and parent carers. In addition, the provider will work collaboratively with other groups and organisations to promote equality of access for disadvantaged / marginalised communities and individuals

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published9 September 2024
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date1 October 2024
  3. Next: Contract expiry date30 September 2031in 5 years

About the buyer

St Helens Council buys as a local authority, with procurement through STAR Procurement, a shared service spanning six Greater Manchester and Merseyside councils. Every opportunity is advertised on The Chest, the council's e-procurement portal. Opportunities above a set value appear on the government's Contract Finder, with larger tenders on Find a Tender. St Helens is also a member of the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, based in Wakefield. A public contracts register lists current agreements and their renewal dates. Standard terms and conditions apply to suppliers wherever possible. Social value and support for small and medium enterprises factor into every award.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of St Helens Council's contract awards have been in construction work, transport equipment and IT services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85000000 · Health and social work services
  • 98000000 · Other community, social and personal services

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