Award

Carers Support Service

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Carers Support Service, targeting adults, including young adult carers aged 18 and above. The support extends to individuals providing unpaid care to people on the Isle of Wight. The contract, initiated through an open procurement process and following a "light touch" regime, is valued at a maximum of £195,000 per annum and runs from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2029, with an extension option of up to 24 months. The service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, and the main procurement stage has been completed with an active contract status as of 7th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering health and social work services. With a substantial annual budget and long-term potential, businesses, especially those with experience in supporting carers, are well-suited to compete in this sector. Organisations like CARERS ISLE OF WIGHT, which secured the contract, exemplify the type capable of meeting the tender criteria, potentially paving the way for further collaboration and service expansion within the Isle of Wight's community care landscape.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Service

Notice Description

The Authority invited responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of a Carers Support Service. The Carer Support Service will be available for adults, including young adult carers (over the age of 18) who support a person who lives on the Isle of Wight and will support anyone who provides unpaid care for a family member or friend who due to age, illness, disability, a mental health problem, or additional needs cannot cope without that support. The estimated overall budget for this Tender is a maximum of PS195,000 per annum (exc. VAT). The contract period is from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2029 with the option to extend the contact for a further period of up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With the option to extend the contact for a further period of up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001186-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARERS ISLE OF WIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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