Tender

Young Carers Service 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 07:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Young Carers Service 2026" is being conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services. This open procedure tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd February 2026. The service will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 22nd February 2026 to 30th June 2028. The tender's estimated value is £388,125, with a minimum value of £207,000.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those oriented towards supporting young carers. As an open procedure, it's accessible to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that offer innovative services for young carers and have experience in similar social work sectors will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, thereby fostering potential business growth and engagement with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Carers Service 2026

Notice Description

Please visit www.the-chest.org.uk for full details and tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e02bda5-70c2-4256-a5ec-2673fee93116
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£388,125 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Vanden
Contact Email
natalie.vanden@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123456789

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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