Planning

Support & Services for Unpaid Carers

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage for the project titled "Support & Services for Unpaid Carers". This tender process is being conducted under the services category, specifically dealing with health and social work services and is situated in the Wakefield District, United Kingdom. The Council is seeking to engage market participants for feedback through a Market Engagement questionnaire that must be submitted by 26 June 2026 at 10am. The contracting period is planned from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a potential extension until 31 March 2033. The procurement method aligns with a light-touch regime, targeting a wide range of providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing information, advice, and support services to unpaid carers. Companies, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that can innovate in delivering high-quality care services and demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of this sector would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging early in the market engagement phase could offer invaluable insights into the requirements and expectations of the Council, aiding in the preparation of robust bids to ultimately secure a multi-year service contract in this large public procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support & Services for Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is exploring future commissioning options for a service that provides information, advice and support to unpaid carers living in Wakefield District. This market engagement exercise is intended to test provider interest, capacity and ideas ahead of any potential tender process.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed via YORtender. Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) reference: 100111214 no later than Friday 26 June 2026 10am.

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/052984-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
4 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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