# AMCV 303 - 2 Carers in a Car

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Shropshire Council](/buyers/shropshire-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £4,794,300
- Published: 21 December 2021
- Planned start: 12 May 2022
- Planned end: 11 May 2027
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 24a61a77-ea83-4265-9e77-9acc98d9d999-496060
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1767020d-4bf7-483e-83bf-43b6fd208518

## Description

Tenders are invited from CQC registered care providers to deliver a Night care support service to be known as '2 carers in a car'\. The scheme requires two carers and one vehicle who can travel to any household within the allocated area to provide support between 10pm and 6\.30am\. The service is required 7 days per week\. This support may be assistance for toilet care, to getting into bed at a later time than when regular carers are available, reassurance if just home from hospital, or as an alternative to a hospital admission where night support is required\. This scheme enables care support to be provided to a number of people throughout the night\. The group of people supported will vary according to need\. Please note: this service cannot be delivered unless 2 carers are available - therefore providers should not bid unless they are able to able to ensure this cover at all times\.

## Related contract awards

- [DMCV 025 - The Supply of Bar Supplies to Theatre Severn](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-329d4101-41a6-4dd8-b4ef-a5d2893c6616): Shropshire Council
- [PMCV 028 - Public Health Nursing Service](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-cef579f8-4ff5-4ab6-955f-1fd8609e7d7f): Shropshire Council
- [Mental Health Supported Living - My Place](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-9e6cb3e0-40db-4e1d-820b-66e68f098964): Shropshire Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a61a77-ea83-4265-9e77-9acc98d9d999-496060)