Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfc-fd23-719f-8278-bba7d1606505/care-sector-pilot awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Care Sector Pilot [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £19,925 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender It is anticipated that an additional 1.3 million adult social care staff will be needed by 2025 as the sector responds to an aging population. DWP understand that supply and demand for the care sector throughout the North East matches well. We also know that despite a history of care related initiatives we have not yet developed a systematic and convincing way to move people into the available job roles. This is a picture that is common across the UK. Negative customer perceptions around low pay, contracted hours, location of work have been reinforced by recent media commentary. In response Work Services Directorate (WSD) Jobcentre Plus (JCP) and North East England (NEE) Group has formed a Steering Group of key care sector partners with the intention of developing a fresh approach to supporting recruitment and retention. The pilot has set out to improve Care Sector recruitment improving the understanding of key stakeholders such as Work Coaches, Employer Advisers, Training Providers and Employers to enhance the customer experience and improve recruitment / retention activity in this sector. This has involved the development of tools / techniques to improve the knowledge and confidence of Jobcentre Plus staff and communications between JCP, employers and providers. The intention is that customers will be enabled to make informed decisions about the opportunities available, be better prepared for the recruitment process, participate better, have improved levels of take up and remain in employment longer. The project has an employer led approach and employers have been engaged with the pilot from the outset to shape emerging models. The intention is that care sector employers will be part of the design solution. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8f7913b9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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