Tender

SOL - Carers Of All Ages 2025

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting bids for its "Carers Of All Ages 2025" service under an open procurement procedure. This tender, classified within the Social work and related services industry (CPV 85300000), aims to support carers managing unpaid roles. Located in Solihull (UKG32), the procurement is at the tender stage with submissions closing on 14th July 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The contract period covers 1800 days with potential extensions, providing a significant opportunity for service continuity and expansion. The tender process adheres to the EU Directive 32014L0024, ensuring compliance with international standards.

This tender presents substantial business growth prospects for companies specializing in social work services, as it requires expertise in quality service delivery without a focus on pricing. Organisations that can provide strong support systems to aid carers are ideally positioned to compete. With the submission method being written proposals, businesses capable of articulating their suitability and innovation in supporting unpaid carers will find this tender appealing. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its presence in public service provision within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

SOL - Carers Of All Ages 2025

Notice Description

The Council is re-tendering its Carers of All Ages service.The Carer Support Service provides support to all carers who need assistance to manage their unpaid carer role. The current service provides support to people who have various needs in respect of their wellbeing to enable them to continue with their role as unpaid carers. This is an open access service that carers can self-refer when they have need. Referrals can also come from the Adult and Children's Directorates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is re-tendering its Carers of All Ages service.The Carer Support Service provides support to all carers who need assistance to manage their unpaid carer role. The current service provides support to people who have various needs in respect of their wellbeing to enable them to continue with their role as unpaid carers. This is an open access service that carers can self-refer when they have need. Referrals can also come from the Adult and Children's Directorates.

Renewal: up to 4 year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034905-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,740,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

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