Tender

Young Carers Service

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a "Young Carers Service," classified under the health and social work services and other community, social, and personal services categories. This procurement is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold with a light touch regime. The services are to be delivered in the UKD6 region, with the tender process being managed electronically via The Chest platform. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 27th October 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 3rd November 2025. The contract is valued at £294,000, with potential extensions available until March 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability requirements. Businesses with expertise in delivering community-focused social services are particularly well-suited to compete, potentially securing a contract that could be extended by additional years. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate high-quality service provision, as 80% of the award criteria are based on quality, with the remaining 20% focusing on pricing. This tender represents a strategic avenue for growth, tapping into public sector opportunities aimed at supporting young carers within the community.

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Notice Title

Young Carers Service

Notice Description

Young Carers Service -(light touch regime) Full details of the service can be found in the documents issued via The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062559-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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