Award

Rochdale Carers Service

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 14:56

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 13:59

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Carers Service procurement process, initiated by Rochdale Borough Council, focuses on delivering health and social work services across multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure under the 'light touch' regime, targeting services above the threshold set. This contract, with a projected gross value of £2,496,425, recognises the integral role unpaid carers play within the Health and Social Care economy and aims to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for carers. Currently at the award stage, key dates include the standstill period ending on 24th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and spanning until 31st March 2032, with a possibility for renewal extending to 31st March 2033. This opportunity is facilitated through Rochdale Borough Council's procurement contact point at procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, which are encouraged to participate. With a strong emphasis on leadership, management, and creating social value, businesses specialising in improving carer services and engaging with community activities are well-positioned to compete. The contract seeks entities capable of providing satisfactory service levels and fostering collaborations with partner organisations and agencies, thereby presenting growth opportunities for businesses adept at working within integrated care systems. Amongst the bidders, N-Compass Towards a Brighter Future Limited has emerged as a supplier, highlighting the focus on revitalising service delivery for unpaid carers.

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Notice Title

Rochdale Carers Service

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council and Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Integrated Care System acknowledge the important role that unpaid carers, who care for their family members and friends, make to the Health and Social Care economy and the impact that caring can have on the health, wellbeing and quality of life of carers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082975-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,065,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,065,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,496,425 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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