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Sandwell Carers Service

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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28 May 2026 at 15:18

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27 May 2026 at 11:08

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded the contract for the "Sandwell Carers Service," a project aimed at providing comprehensive support for carers in the region. The contract, classified under Health and Social Work Services, falls into the services category, and the procurement took place through an open procedure. Forward Carers CIC, an SME based in Birmingham, has secured the active contract valued at £1,632,500. The modified agreement now includes a Bereaved Carers Service, extending the project's scope until 1st June 2030. This opportunity arises from a statutory requirement under the Care Act 2014 to equitably support carers alongside those receiving care. The operating region is UKG37, with specifics available in the invitation to tender documentations.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects, especially for companies experienced in delivering health and social care services. Organisations that can offer robust support mechanisms for carers, including information and advice, well-being plans, and community-based supports, will prosper in this environment. The inclusion of a Bereaved Carers Service adds a dimension that requires specialised capabilities, making the contract attractive to businesses that are responsive and innovative in addressing the needs of carers. SME's, like Forward Carers CIC, prove competitive in such tenders due to the tender’s emphasis on local partnership work and community-based initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwell Carers Service

Notice Description

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to procure a new Carers Service in Sandwell where carers can access information, advice, and support in line with the Care Act 2014.The Care Act 2014 placed a duty on all Councils to consider the needs of carers on equal footing to the person receiving care and support. There is a clear focus in the Act on promoting carers' wellbeing, taking account of the impact caring has on all aspects of their lives. It is therefore a statutory requirement that every Council has a robust offer to identify carers and support them appropriately.The new service will work with local partners towards better lives for Carers in Sandwell. It will improve outcomes for Sandwell carers, including health, wellbeing and opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A borough wide Carers Service. Modification to the existing contract to include a bereaved carers service into the operating model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,132,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Additional Buyers

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forward Carers CIC

Further Information

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