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Carer Support Services Contract (SECOND VARIATION AGREEMENT)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the award of the Carer Support Services Contract, designated as the "SECOND VARIATION AGREEMENT". This procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services", addresses the needs within England, United Kingdom, and falls within the services industry category. The award stage is marked by the contract beginning on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026, with the contract value elevated from £837,302 to £1,055,902 for the financial year. The procurement method was described as 'Other' and was initiated as a tender process, demonstrating the contracting authority's strategic planning in fostering community support services.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services to thrive, particularly those suited to adaptability and growth in service provision. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are notably compatible with the objectives and requirements laid out in this tender, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract could enable service providers to expand their business reach and reinforce their market presence in England. With the increased contract value, businesses have the opportunity to significantly enhance their service delivery and scalability potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carer Support Services Contract (SECOND VARIATION AGREEMENT)

Notice Description

The Contract value stated in Schedule 2 of the Principal Agreement shall be increased by PS218,600 from PS837,302 to PS1,055,902 for Year 5 (i.e. Financial Period 01.04.25 to 31.03.26) in consideration of the Service Provider agreement that: - the provision of the Services, as detailed in the Prior Agreements, shall be increased to meet the additional payment as outlined in Schedule 2 of this Agreement. - the Prior Agreements shall be varied by the inclusion of the following new Special Condition, SC8-Clawback

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41793916-288d-48b2-bc3b-575a1ce66948
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/645391c7-473a-4857-83fe-cacf313063ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,605,110 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,055,902 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CARERS (OXFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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