Provision of a Befriending and Mentoring Service to Carers
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £210,000
Deadline
23 August 2019
Published
10 July 2019
Type
services
Overview
BCP Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of a Befriending and Mentoring Service to Carers. Volunteer Befriending will be provided to unpaid family carers of vulnerable or disabled people, alongside a Mentoring scheme using experienced ex-carers as guides for people new to caring.
The contract will cover carers of people living in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. The aim of the contract is to enable carers to connect with their local community, reduce social isolation, to signpost new carers to information and advice that will be useful to them, to understand some of the challenges they may encounter and how they might manage them.
The contract is for five years with two optional one year extensions. TUPE information is included in the Tender Information.
Submission
Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system.
Contact & helpdesk
If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.
Additional details
Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion.
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Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilKey Dates
Published
10 July 2019
Submission deadline
23 August 2019
Notice type
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