Provision of Unpaid Carers Service for Adults

SERVICES FOR UNPAID CARERSWrexham County Borough Council are looking to commission unpaid carers services within three separate LOTs and are seeking tender applications from organisations that are able to meet the required service outcomes as detailed below for the provision of a of a number of services for unpaid carers.The Provider(s) will maximise wellbeing and enable unpaid carers to achieve positive outcomes in the home, community, educational and work environments.This is an outcomes focused specification for adult unpaid carers. As it focuses on outcomes, it leaves scope and flexibility for providers to organise service delivery in a range of ways to achieve the required outcomes. We welcome providers to bring their expertise to the table and outline how they will deliver on the outcomes set out within the specification. Innovation and creativity is encouraged.The service will be commissioned for 3 years with a provision to extend by a further 2 x twelve months.The provider will be expected to work in partnership with local social services teams, third sector organisations and the local health board.The Agreements to be let:Lot 1 – Carers Needs AssessmentsLot 2 – Information, advice and assistanceLot 3 – The management of unpaid carer grantsWe welcome applications from specialist providers who wish to bid for all 3 lots as a complete service, although separate bids for individual lots will be considered.The provider will be ensure that all aspects of their service are delivered within the principles of theSocial Services and Wellbeing Wales ActThe total cost of the complete service for Wrexham County Borough Council is not to exceed £240,000A breakdown of the cost per LOT is detailed below:Lot 1 – Not to exceed £100,000Lot 2 – Not to exceed £60,000Lot 3 – Total to not exceed £80,000 (including grant money and any management or admin fee)The anticipated contract start date would be 1st August 2024.TUPE will be applicable as there is an incumbent provider delivering the service at present.To register an application, please submit your responses to the questions outlined on eTender Wales. Please be mindful of the word count as anything over the count will not be considered in each question. Also be clear to answer each question fully in the box allocated information in other question answers cannot be used to score the question asked only what is provided in the answer box specific to the question.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140149

(WA Ref:140149)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.