http://www.sesc.info/tender-alerts/ Here you can see the latest tender opportunities for Social Enterprises en debbie@sesc.info Copyright 2013 2013-05-07T12:03:00+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/community-learning-provision-2013-2014/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/community-learning-provision-2013-2014/#When:11:03:00Z Leeds City Council’s Employment and Skills Service will shortly be going out to tender for circa £1.6m of Community Learning Provision for the 2013/14 academic year.  A broad and balanced programme of targeted learning opportunities is required for adults aged 19 and over (25 and over for Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities [LLDD]). Contact: Miss Sau Fung Email Address: sau.fung@leeds.gov.uk Telephone: 0113 395 2451 Estimated contract start date:1/08/2013. Estimated contract end date: 31/07/2014. Expression of Interest start date:29/04/2013 Expression of Interest end date:12/06/2013 For further information follow this link: https://www.yortender.co.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openform 2013-05-07T11:03:00+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/carers-information-and-advice-kirklees-council/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/carers-information-and-advice-kirklees-council/#When:12:59:52Z The Council wishes to purchase a quality Service to promote, support and improve the mental, physical and emotional well-being of adult carers in Kirklees, so they can continue in their caring role, look after their own health and well being and have a life of their own.  This will include providing information and advice; emotional / peer support; advocacy; a carers network; education and awareness; and hosting carers events and training. The contract is due to start around 1 April 2013 and will be for 2 years with an option to be extended for up to a maximum of 2 years. The Council will be making available a budget of up to £300,000 per year and are not expecting bids to exceed this amount. More information and tender documentation can be found at https://www.yortender.co.uk/  Contact:Mrs Jane Fearnley Email Address:jane.fearnley@kirklees.gov.uk Telephone:01484 414724 Key Dates Estimated contract start date:01/04/2013 Estimated contract end date:31/03/2015 Expression of interest start date:13/12/2012 10:46 Expression of interest end date:04/02/2013 13:00 Other Information Contract Period:24 (months) Anticipated Extension Period:24 (months) 2013-01-07T12:59:52+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/the-provision-of-short-breaks-in-north-yorkshire-north-yorkshire-county-cou/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/the-provision-of-short-breaks-in-north-yorkshire-north-yorkshire-county-cou/#When:12:55:07Z North Yorkshire County council is tendering for the provision of family based Short Breaks Services for disabled children and young people. Short Break Carers (also known as link, volunteer or shared carers) are approved by a Fostering Panel as Foster Carers who offer overnight stays and/or day care on a regular basis to one or more disabled children in their own homes. The overall requirement of this contract is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which the Child can receive a Short Break Service and the parents/main carers of the Child can receive some interim relief from their caring responsibilities. More information and tender documents are available at https://www.yortender.co.uk/ Contact:Mr David Ingham Email Address:david.ingham@northyorks.gov.uk Telephone:01609 535938 Key Dates Estimated contract start date:01/04/2013 Estimated contract end date: 31/03/2015 Expression of interest start date:02/01/2013 13:27 Expression of interest end date:18/01/2013 12:00 Other Information Contract Period:24 (months) 2013-01-07T12:55:07+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/elderly-people-day-care-services-doncaster-mbc/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/elderly-people-day-care-services-doncaster-mbc/#When:12:51:58Z Doncaster Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations to provide an Older People’s Day Care Service. For further information and tender documents please visit https://www.yortender.co.uk/ Contact Ms Leigh Pratt  Email Address:leigh.pratt@doncaster.gov.uk Telephone:01302 736000  Address: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BU, United Kingdom Key Dates Estimated contract start date: 03/06/2013 Estimated contract end date:02/06/2016 Expression of interest start date:02/01/2013 16:16 Expression of interest end date:11/02/2013 12:00 Other Information Contract Period:36 (months) Anticipated Extension Period:12 (months) Number of Anticipated Extensions:2 2013-01-07T12:51:58+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/community-partnerships-development-grants-kirklees/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/community-partnerships-development-grants-kirklees/#When:17:31:11Z Community Partnerships provides funding and development support to third sector organisations in Kirklees. The funding is available to support adults with a social care need to live a more independent life in the community and generally supports people in a preventative way i.e. people who don't have an assessed care need, but who just need a little help. Community Partnerships is particularly interested this year in supporting social enterprises, both with start up grants and ongoing support. Grants are available from a few hundred pounds up to £50,000 per year and for up to three years. Please have a look at the letter, investment priorities and criteria for 2012/2013 on SCMS Alito. They are inviting applications starting from 23rd August 2012 until the end of March 2013 or until the budget has been spent, whichever is sooner. Response Required By Sun 31 March 2013 at 17:00 Nature of Contract Framework Contract Start Date Fri 24 August 2012 Contract Duration (months) 7   Further information is available on SCMS Alito   For further information please contact: Contact Laura Caunce (Kirklees Council) Phone 01484 225142 Email laura.caunce@kirklees.gov.uk Address Civic Centre 1 High Street Huddersfield 2012-10-16T17:31:11+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/carers-information-and-advice-kirklees/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/carers-information-and-advice-kirklees/#When:17:27:33Z The Council wishes to purchase a quality Service to promote, support and improve the mental, physical and emotional well-being of adult carers in Kirklees, so they can continue in their caring role, look after their own health and well being and have a life of their own. This will include providing information and advice; emotional / peer support; advocacy; a carers network; education and awareness; and hosting carers events and training. The contract is due to start around 1 April 2013 and will be for 2 years with an option to be extended for up to a maximum of 2 years. The Council will be making available a budget of up to £300,000 per year and are not expecting bids to exceed this amount. Extension Terms 24 Response Required By Mon 04 February 2013 at 13:00 Nature of Contract Framework Contract Start Date Mon 01 April 2013 Contract Duration (months) 24 Tender documentation and further information can be found on SCMS Alito For further information please contact: Contact Ian Penny (Kirklees Council) Phone 07976 194178 Email ian.penny@kirklees.gov.uk Address Brokerage Oldgate House 2 Oldgate Huddersfield 2012-10-16T17:27:33+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/leeds-inclusion-support-service/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/leeds-inclusion-support-service/#When:18:18:19Z Provision of a one point of contact to provide information, advice, signposting and guidance to families with a child with a significant need/disability from the point of diagnosis or initial concern. The one point of contact assists families to access inclusive locality based services to ensure co-ordination of all professionals involved with the family and child either through a key worker for families with higher level needs or by supporting the Lead Professional to be able to do this. The service supports the family in identifying the appropriate services/process to meet their changing needs. In addition, the service offers advice, support and challenge to settings to ensure they are fully inclusive and able to offer equality of access to all children. Extension Terms 2 x 12 Months Response Required By Wed 17 October 2012 at 12:00 Nature of Contract Project Contract Start Date Mon 01 April 2013 Contract Duration (months) 36 Further information and tender documentation can be found on SCMS Alito   Contact Rachael Carling (Leeds City Council) Phone 07891 275888 Email rachael.carling@leeds.gov.uk Address Civic Hall Calverley Street Leeds 2012-09-27T18:18:19+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/paediatric-first-aid-course-provider-doncaster-council/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/paediatric-first-aid-course-provider-doncaster-council/#When:18:14:41Z Doncaster Council are compiling a list of first aid training providers who can provide a paediatric first aid course for childminders and child carers, which complies with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements for Ofsted registration, and are Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved.  Response Required By Wed 10 October 2012 at 12:00 Nature of Contract Framework Contract Start Date Wed 10 October 2012 Contract Duration (months) 12 Further information and tender documents can be found on SCMS Alito Contact Sarah Coney (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) Phone 01302 737298 Email sarah.coney@doncaster.gov.uk Address Cooke Street Bentley Doncaster 2012-09-27T18:14:41+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/provision-of-healthwatch-wakefield/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/provision-of-healthwatch-wakefield/#When:21:27:40Z Wakefield Council’s Family Services Directorate wishes to invite applications for delivery of HealthWatch Wakefield from suitably qualified and experienced organisations. HealthWatch Wakefield is a service which seeks to involve local people in the commissioning, provision and scrutiny of health and social care services. The aim of HealthWatch Wakefield is to give Wakefield District Citizens and local communities a stronger voice to influence how health and social care services are provided and also to provide and signpost people to information to help them make choices about health and social care services. The contract period for provision of this service is 3 years from 1st April 2013 to 31st March 2016, with service delivery to commence on 1st April 2013 and with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to annual review and available funding. The Commissioner’s indicative budget is: £711,000 for the 3 year period, £237,000 per annum. The Council reserves the right to amend the budget by + or – 10% once actual funding is confirmed.Extension Terms option to extend up to a further 24 months subject to annual review of performance and available fundingResponse Required By Mon 08 October 2012 at 12:00Nature of Contract ProjectContract Start Date Mon 01 April 2013Contract Duration (months) 36    Further information and tender documents can be found on SCMS AlitoContact Vicki Whyte (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council)Phone 01924 303570Email vwhyte@wakefield.gov.ukAddress Townhall Wood Street Wakefield Health and Social Care 2012-09-25T21:27:40+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/homeless-sector-tender-leeds/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/tender-alerts/comments/homeless-sector-tender-leeds/#When:21:24:01Z Leeds City Council (LCC) has undertaken a strategic review of all commissioned housing related support services for homeless households. As a result of this, homeless services are being reconfigured and modernised in response to customer preference and in line with the Council’s strategic priorities. This procurement will provide an exciting development opportunity, Leeds City Council is seeking to contract two high quality services for people who are homeless or have experienced homelessness. The services are as follows: Service 1 - Men’s Direct Access Service Service 2 - City-Wide Resettlement Service Both services will operate in a multi agency setting and take a co-ordinated partnership approach to supporting homeless people. The services will utilise a case conference approach to supporting customers with high or complex needs and will engage proactively with other agencies to ensure the holistic needs of the household are met. Both services will be culturally responsive and be able to cater to the needs of homeless households from a wide diversity of ethnic backgrounds, faiths, ages and support needs such as; mental health problems, physical impairments, brain injury and substance misuse. Bidders can express an interest in one or both services and the Council reserves the right to award a contract for both services to one organisation. Tenderers should note that if the Council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which are a repetition of the services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be awarded using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice.    Extension Terms 2 x 12 month periodsResponse Required By Mon 08 October 2012 at 12:00Nature of Contract ProjectContract Start Date Mon 01 April 2013Contract Duration (months) 36Further information and tender documents can be found on SCMS AlitoContact Stacey Gilman (Leeds City Council)Phone 07891 272444Email stacey.gilman@leeds.gov.ukAddress Chief Executive's Department Legal And Democratic Services Corporate Procurement Unit 4th Floor West Civic Hall Leeds Community Services 2012-09-25T21:24:01+00:00