Planning

Unpaid Carers - advice & info service

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Unpaid Carers - advice & info service." This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is intended for the Wakefield area, region UKE45 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a future notice date set for 7th September 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029. Managed under the 'light touch' regime, this procurement process is suitably positioned for the sub-central government sector, adhering to the UK legislative framework specified in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and information services within the health and social care sector. Organisations that are adept in providing support to unpaid carers could considerably benefit from engaging in this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and build strong partnerships with public authorities. Businesses with experience in navigating public contracts and a well-established presence in the health and social care industry will be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should prepare to engage with details in the planned procurement notice as they anticipate its formal announcement in 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unpaid Carers - advice & info service

Notice Description

The provision of an advisory and information service for unpaid carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025392-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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