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Carers Support Service (North East Lincolnshire)

NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Dec 2025 at 17:38

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract for the Carers Support Service in North East Lincolnshire. The procurement process was executed under an open procedure as per The Procurement Act 2023, with a focus on social work and related services. The service aims to enhance the wellbeing of carers, encouraging at least 800 new registrations each year. The Carers' Support Centre has been identified as the successful supplier. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2026, with an initial duration of five years, and contains an option for a two-year extension. This initiative will primarily operate through a central hub in Grimsby with several community venues, addressing various needs such as education, training, and employment for carers. Key milestones include the contract signature scheduled on 2nd March 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs) interested in providing comprehensive support services for carers in North East Lincolnshire. Businesses specialising in social care, advocacy, or those offering training and development services will find this tender ideally suited to their expertise. Involvement in this contract allows companies to engage actively with the Carers' Strategy, fostering collaboration with statutory and community partners. With the target set for new registrations and active participation in strategic discussions, businesses can help shape policy and service delivery, creating a significant impact on local communities. Additionally, there is scope for innovation through the carers' innovation fund, making it a promising venture for solutions-based services aiming to address unmet carers' needs.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Service (North East Lincolnshire)

Notice Description

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB is intending to award a Carers Support Service contract following an open procedure under The Procurement Act 2023. The Carers' Support Service in North East Lincolnshire (NEL) is designed to promote, support and improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of all carers. Its aim is to ensure carers can continue in their caring role where this is their choice, while also maintaining their own health, independence and life opportunities such as work, training, education, leisure and social interaction. The service will be person-centred, culturally sensitive and inclusive, with carers actively involved in shaping decisions and influencing delivery. It will proactively identify carers of all ages, including hidden carers, and provide accessible support through a central hub in Grimsby and a network of local spokes in community venues. Carers will be encouraged to register with the service, with a target of at least 800 new registrations each year, and will be able to access advice, information, signposting and referrals, including to carers' needs assessments where appropriate. Support will be wide-ranging and responsive to individual needs. This includes casework, emotional and practical support, counselling, befriending, hospital liaison, advocacy, and specialist advice on benefits and carers' rights. Carers will also have access to training opportunities, peer support groups, holistic therapies, outings and activities to promote social interaction and wellbeing, as well as a carers' innovation fund to address unmet needs. Provision will be flexible to ensure accessibility for carers in different circumstances, such as those in work or with mobility challenges. Young carers will be identified, offered information and advice, and referred into specialist services for proportionate assessment and ongoing support. The service will also support smooth transition from young to adult caring, with activities and resources tailored to the needs of young adult carers. In addition, the service will help carers access or sustain education, training and employment, while working with employers and providers to increase awareness and support. It will also take a lead role in delivering the North East Lincolnshire Carers' Strategy, working in partnership with statutory, voluntary, community and independent sector organisations. This will include active participation in strategic boards and partnership groups, awareness raising with professionals and communities, and ensuring that carers' voices are heard through forums, consultations and feedback events. Governance and accountability will be maintained through robust performance management and regular reporting, effective use of charitable funds and grants, and transparent management of local strategy delivery funds. In this way, the Carers' Support Service will provide a comprehensive and accessible offer that recognises carers' rights, responds to individual and collective needs, reduces isolation, and ensures carers are supported both in their caring role and in achieving a life of their own.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract contains an option to extend by 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079935-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,261,692 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,261,692 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,261,692 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-09-13

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hnyicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HU10 6DT
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Willerby and Kirk Ella
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARERS' SUPPORT CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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