Award

Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:51

TenderUpdate

04 Apr 2025 at 14:22

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has concluded an open procurement process for a Carers Support Service – Mental Health Specialist Provider, aimed at supporting unpaid carers across various demographics, including young carers and those assisting individuals with mental health challenges. The procurement, categorised under health and social work services, unfolded in the UKJ12 region with the contract commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2028, with potential for a two-year extension. The procurement method followed a "light touch" regime with a below-threshold, open competition framework, underscoring a focus on ensuring comprehensive, accessible support for carers. Mind BLMK, the awarded supplier, will deliver tailored services such as peer support networks, training, and awareness campaigns to meet varied carer needs, bolstered by strong ties with Milton Keynes Adult Social Care.

The Carers Support Service initiative presents varied growth opportunities, particularly for businesses adept in delivering specialised mental health services and peer support solutions. Organisations with a focus on social work services without accommodation may find alignment with the contract's scope. The awarded contract, valuing approximately £249,906, indicates a lucrative opportunity for enterprises aiming to expand within the public sector health and social care domain. SMEs and VCSEs engaged in offering bespoke training, support services, or possessing experience with mental health and carer support will be well-positioned to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the community, enhancing service coverage and personal development prospects for carers.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Carers Support Service - Mental Health 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 Mental Health Specialist Provider organisation forms part of the tiered approach. The Provider of the Mental Health specialist service will deliver the following services and activities under the service specification; * Support for carers who care for someone with a Mental Health illness (with or without a formal diagnosis), or with addiction, or with dual diagnosis. * As Mental Health can be such a wide remit in terms of complexity and knowledge, the provider should have access to specialist information where required. * Development of peer support networks * Training related to the condition of the cared for * Awareness of what else is available in Milton Keynes to support carers * Promotion of their service * Work to identify carers, reduce the stigma around the caring role and promote who is a carer * Maintain a relationship with MKCC Adult Social Care * Support when the caring role ends, including bereavement support * Seasonal celebrations and contribute to events such as Carers Week and Carers Rights Day Further information regarding the Council's requirement is set out in the tender documents which are available on the Councils E-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on 2nd May 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Optional Extension of up to 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085941-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,906 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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

MIND BLMK

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