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Carers Support Service

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 08:03

Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 19:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Carers Support Service, with an open procedure above threshold, structured to reinforce adult social care across the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 12th December 2024. After the submission stage closed on 15th January 2025, the contract was awarded on 8th April 2025 to Northamptonshire Carers. This service, classified under the CPV code 85312400 as welfare services not delivered through residential institutions, will run from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028. The contract, valued at £1,922,250 GBP, underscores the Council's commitment to fostering high-quality support in line with legislative frameworks such as the Care Act 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations capable of delivering robust social care services. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities that focus on welfare services within the UK. Given its alignment with statutory duties and policies, businesses with expertise in health and wellbeing support systems, particularly those that advocate for carers' rights and empowerment, will likely excel. The contract offers a stable three-year commitment with substantial funding to innovate and expand service capacity, encouraging partnerships that are strategic and impactful within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Support Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking one organisation to provide a Carers Support Service across West Northamptonshire. The Council is committed to the delivery of high-quality adult social care services such as support for Carers in West Northamptonshire. The Council wishes to work in partnership with a Provider who can demonstrate and maintain quality standards in line with the Council's Service Specification, which is in line with the Care Act 2014. The Provider will establish a culture of enabling support and empowering Carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing and ensure the Service is aligned to the strategies of the commissioning partners and support the outcomes of carers in West Northamptonshire. The Service will have delegated authority to undertake the Council's statutory duties for Carers as described in The Care Act 2014 and young carers Children and Families Act (2014). The Service will also adhere to and promote the Equality Act 2010 - What do I need to know as a Carer Furthermore, the Provider will deliver the Service in line with all applicable Government and Council updates, guidance and policies regarding Carers and Young Carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6fbfce3-d3d0-461b-bbac-3b58e6cd011c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f73319-8afe-4a67-a044-5a46d85961cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,153,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,922,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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