632 Carer Break Experiences - Soft Market Testing

Published date: 11 February 2025

Contract summary

Industry

Health and social work services - 85000000

Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN762882-46342105

Published date

11 February 2025

Closing date

24 February 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Wigan Council recognises the value of unpaid carers and is committed to the ongoing support for carers in their role. The Council currently commissions a wide range of services to support carers in maintaining their own health and wellbeing, reducing the negative impact of the role and enabling carers to live a fulfilled life alongside their caring role. This includes services that enable carers to take a break from their caring role.

The significant benefits of providing carers with a break is well understood. With carers reporting that having a break has a positive impact on their health and wellbeing, ability to cope with their caring role and their levels of isolation.

The council is looking to commission a support offer which enables carers to take a break which is person centred and explores innovative break 'experiences' to meet the needs of those with different caring circumstances and enhances the current traditional offer.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle White

Address

Town Hall
Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1942487286

Email

M.White@wigan.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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