Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-6be8-7042-b4a8-6092f76bfa76/carer-specialist-information-advice-and-support-service-lewisham2018 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Carer Specialist Information, Advice and Support Service (Lewisham)(2018) [London Borough of Lewisham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-lewisham) Estimated value £768,000 Published 17 Sept 2018 Deadline Closed 19 Oct 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 With an estimated population of 301,300 Lewisham is the 14th largest borough in London by population size and the 5th largest in Inner London. In the 2011 Census 22,521 people in Lewisham self-identified as an unpaid carer. This represented about 1 person in every 12 Lewisham residents. The population is set to continue to grow, by the time of the 2021 Census it is expected to reach 323,000 and this could mean at least 26,000 carers. However, the challenge for society and providers is that not all residents necessarily recognise the title of 'carer': yet they still fulfil this important role and may need help to recognise if they need support. ### The Carer Information, Support and Advice Service will • meet the information & advice needs of carers in different circumstances, at different stages of their caring journey and where the nature of their caring differs (see range of conditions in 1.1 above) e.g. through website, neighbourhood outreach, neighbourhood support groups, printed material, technological tools, responsive & practical advice ; • recognise and promote the importance of self-care and self-management to add value to independence and wellbeing of carers e.g. carers benefitting from opportunities for self-reflection; • recognise and promote the value of personal relationships & community networks ('asset-based approaches' -to include piloting how interventions by volunteers might effectively support unpaid carers ) or , for some carers, help them nurture the development of such networks, which can help support them in their caring role • facilitate the ability for other professionals to offer timely advice or support and which will help prevent or delay carers' need for intensive support, enabling them to continue caring whilst leading independent lives Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/169ca07f-1006-46e1-a25f-3b128bf60120) 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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