Planning

Provision of Carer Support

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 15:13

Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "Provision of Carer Support" services, encompassing guidance services and a community action programme. This initiative, classified under the services category, will be executed within the region of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026, extending until 31 March 2029, with potential renewals up to March 2031. The procurement process is operating under the light-touch regime with an estimated total value of £10,495,157. The procurement stage is planned, with a future notice date set for 30 June 2025, indicating the beginning of the tendering phase.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in providing carer support, information and advice, advocacy, and related educational activities. Companies specializing in community programme actions and guidance services could benefit significantly from engaging in this tender. Enterprises that are experienced in working with public authorities, particularly those familiar with the light-touch regime and the overall procurement framework of sub-central government bodies in the UK, would be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract. Participation in this opportunity not only aids in expanding business operations but also facilitates establishing long-term partnerships with Hertfordshire County Council and other local authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Carer Support

Notice Description

Provision of Carers support to include information and advice, carer peer support, advocacy and carer voice, and carer education training and activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051792
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024237-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,495,157 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caron.corrin@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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