2122-0030 Islington Carers Hub

Concepts

• islington council
• islington carers hub
• islington
• health and social work
• informal carers
• family carers
• carers
• unpaid carers
• varied needs of islington carers
• islington carers

Location

London:

Description

Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for Islington Carers Hub, the borough’s support service for Carers (also known as informal carers, family carers or unpaid carers). It is estimated that that there are 18,700 unpaid carers (9.2% of the population aged over 16) in Islington, based on the 2011 Census. However, with the multiple waves of COVID-19 and lockdowns, this number will have risen significantly since March 2020. It is important to recognise and appreciate carers for the vital role they play in our society and ensure they feel valued. It is key that carers’ interests are championed at a strategic level – we want to make Islington is a carer friendly borough. It is a priority to focus on carers, ensuring they have opportunities to enhance their wellbeing and can access the right support at the right time. Supporting carers and preventing carer breakdown also means less people will need access to formal care – whether that be for the carer or for the cared for.

Total Quantity or Scope

This service will be delivered using an outcome based service specification to allow the successful provider the flexibility to meet the varied needs of Islington Carers using their unique expertise. The successful provider will still be required to deliver some key outputs as outlined in the specifications such as having a comprehensive information; advice and signposting offer; supporting Carers to take a break; undertaking Carer Assessments on behalf of the Local Authority; duties around Carers Week and Carer Rights Day; and taking on a strategic leadership role for Carers for the borough. The provider will be required to have an office base in Islington for staff to operate from and physical site for Carers to access. The provider will work flexibly so that Carers can access Hub services digitally, in a wide range of community venues, and outside usual office hours. The contract period will be for 36 months from an estimated start date 1 March 2022 with option to extend up to a further 48 (24+24) months. The estimated total value of this contract is £2,450,000 over the maximum 84 months term of the contract. This is based on £350,000 per annum.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The procurement documents are available on the London Tenders Portal, ProContract, https://procontract.due-north.com contract ref: "2122-0030 Islington Carers Hub"