Award

Carers Support Service - Older People Specialist Provider

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:56

TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2025 at 14:27

TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2025 at 14:08

TenderUpdate

25 Mar 2025 at 14:05

Tender

25 Mar 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for providing the Carers Support Service – Older People Specialist Provider, focusing on health and social work services. The council, located at Civic Offices, Milton Keynes, conducted an open, below-threshold competition, compliant with the UK Public Contract Regulations. The award was announced on 23rd December 2025 to Age UK Milton Keynes, and the contract was signed on 28th July 2025. This contract, valued at £224,934, runs until 27th July 2028, with a possible two-year renewal option, highlighting the council's commitment to supporting carers of older residents through a tiered model of tailored support services. The agreement is part of the light-touch regime, delivering specialised services within the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services to engage with Milton Keynes City Council. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive care support, especially those focusing on elderly care, mental health, and disabilities, would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The initiative allows potential suppliers to contribute significantly to local community welfare, fostering growth in service provision and establishing long-term relationships with governmental bodies. The arrangement encourages collaborative efforts among diverse specialist organisations, enabling growth through strategic partnerships and innovative service delivery in the social work services sector.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Service - Older People Specialist Provider

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Carers Support Service - Older People Specialist Provider The Carers Support Service will be delivered as a tiered model of support. The tiered approach encompasses levels of support and specialism. It has a lead provider, who provides overarching Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) and acts as a single point of access. It then has a number, depending on requirements, of specialist organisations who work in collaboration to meet the needs, i.e. unpaid carers of any age. The specialist organisations will cover the areas of: * Young Carers and Young Adult Carers * Mental Health * Learning Disability and Neurodivergence * Older People The Older People Specialist Provider organisation forms part of the tiered approach.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Optional Extension of up to 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085947-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,934 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK MILTON KEYNES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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