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Young Carers Service 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 09:18

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The most recent procurement process involves Cheshire West and Chester Council seeking a provider for the "Young Carers Service 2026." This contract, completed in May 2026, focuses on identifying and supporting young carers within Ellesmere Port and the wider Cheshire region. It was executed using an open procurement method, suitable for light-touch services and valued at £401,580. The contract was awarded to CHESHIRE YOUNG CARERS LTD, commencing 1st July 2026 with a duration of two years and the possibility for two one-year extensions, culminating in a maximum potential end date of June 2030. This substantial investment highlights the Council's commitment to health and social work services, categorised under CPV 85000000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support within the community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and similarly scaled social service providers are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the scale and nature of the services required. The focus on young carers offers a meaningful chance for providers to impact the community positively while broadening their business portfolio and reputation in the social services industry.

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Notice Title

Young Carers Service 2026

Notice Description

Young Carers Service -identify and support all young carers open to early help and prevention teams and social care teams and raise the awareness of young carers across the borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040348-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£401,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE YOUNG CARERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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