Tender

Carers Support Services

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 15:21

PlanningUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 16:20

PlanningUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 12:18

PlanningUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 12:06

Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 06:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by North Tyneside Borough Council, involves the provision of Carers Support Services, specifically targeting unpaid carers in North Tyneside. This tender is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Adult Carers Support with an annual value of £203,112, and Lot 2 for Young Carers Support valued at £80,900 annually. Key dates include the submission deadline by 18th March 2026 and an award period ending on 26th March 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage using an open procedure under the "Health and social work services" category, making it crucial for businesses to assess the opportunity promptly. The legal framework is guided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting carers as outlined by the Care Act 2014. Eligible organisations could include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the focus on social value and the needs of carers within North Tyneside. A successful bid could lead to considerable business growth and collaboration with a local authority dedicated to enhancing public health services. Tenderers should be prepared to demonstrate competence, project planning skills, staffing resources, and a deep understanding of North Tyneside's community needs, ensuring they position themselves as suitable partners for the Council's ambitions in carer support services.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of a carers support and information service for unpaid carers living in North Tyneside. 2 Lots Lot 1 - Adult Carers Support Value PS203,112 annually Lot 2 -Young Carers Support Value PS80,900 annually A separate contract will be awarded for each Lot

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adult Carers Support

The Service is to provide support to meet the duties to Carers identified in the Care Act 2014 by delaying and reducing the need for care and support for individuals and by supporting Carers to access the right type of support when they need it. PS203,112 annually

Renewal: 3 year contract with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Lot 2 - Young Carers Support

The Service is to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of young carers. PS80,900 annually

Planning Information

This is a further Pre-Market Engagement event, the original event taking place on 25th September 2025 and is to provide suppliers with details of an upcoming procurement. The event will provide an overview of the project, a new timeline for the procurement along with details of how to participate with an emphasis on Social Value requirements. Time will be made available for supplier questions during the presentation and can also be submitted by the teams chat function during the presentation or via email after the session. The event will take place via teams on 11th December 2025 at 10:00am. Interested parties can express an interest and receive an invite to the event by emailing: susan.stonehouse@northtyneside.gov.uk providing an email address for the invitation to be sent. NOTE: This procurement was originally planned for publication in November 2025, we are now planning to publish in January 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015776-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,420,060 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,420,060 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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