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AT1453 Community Carers Support Service

Luton Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 17:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 15:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 08:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has recently awarded a contract for the AT1453 Community Carers Support Service, aimed at providing face-to-face support for unpaid carers aged 18 and over. The contract, part of the ongoing transformation of adult social care and community wellbeing, will be delivered by CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE, a local supplier identified as an SME. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is intended to support physical and mental wellbeing, aligning with the Luton Carers Strategy 2023-2028 and the Luton 2040 Vision. The contract, valued at £855,858 gross, begins on 1 April 2026 and runs through 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The open procedure under a light-touch regime was chosen as the procurement method, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the process.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering community-based support services to engage in a long-term partnership with Luton Council. Organisations that are values-driven and capable of delivering flexible, inclusive, and outcome-focused support would be well-suited to bid for such contracts. This initiative will not only foster business growth, particularly for SMEs within the health and social care sector, but also contribute significantly to enhancing community resilience and carers' wellbeing. The procurement allows for additional purchases related to service specifications, thus offering further avenues for business expansion and collaborative efforts within the VCSE sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1453 Community Carers Support Service

Notice Description

To provide a face to face service for carers within the community. The service will deliver high-quality information, advice, navigation and emotional support for unpaid carers aged 18+. To strengthen early identification and resilience, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any services which are directly related to the service specification or to enhance the well-being of the end users may be included within the procurement.

Renewal: 24 Month extension if performance is good, specification is met and funding is available.

Planning Information

Meet the Buyer to take place on 22 October 2025 @ 10am via Microsoft Teams. Please request an invite via email to Caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk stating your name, organisation, job role and email address for invite to be sent to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£713,215 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£713,215 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£713,215 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£713,215 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20268 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Luton Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carers in Bedfordshire

Further Information

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