Tender

Provision of an Unpaid Carers Service in Gloucestershire

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 15:42

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 15:18

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is actively seeking suppliers through an open tender procedure for the "Provision of an Unpaid Carers Service in Gloucestershire," as part of its health and social work services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having been initiated on 14th April 2026 and is set to close by 14th May 2026. The contract, valued at £8,400,000, aims to support adult carers aged 18 years and over across various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Interested parties have an opportunity to raise enquiries until 7th May 2026, with the contract award period concluding on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those skilled in providing personalised support to unpaid carers. Enterprises prioritising quality, price efficiency, and social value are well-positioned to thrive, as the procurement criteria emphasise these aspects. The contract allows for renewal potential, providing long-term growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver creative and adaptive solutions to enhance carers' lives and resilience. Participants will benefit from Gloucestershire County Council's strategic approach, which promises to improve flexibility, simplify processes, and strengthen crisis support for carers within the region's health and social care framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Unpaid Carers Service in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council and the Carers Partnership Board define a carer as "someone of any age who provides support to or looks after a family member, partner, or friend who needs help/assistance due to frailty, physical or mental illness, addiction, or a disability and cannot cope without this support. This also includes someone who receives a Carer's Allowance and/or cares for someone who receives an Attendance Allowance. However, it does not include someone paid to provide care or volunteer." This Service shall support adult carers who are 18 years and older. One Gloucestershire recognises the importance of supporting carers and their role within the ICS. Without carers, the demand for health and social care Services would substantially increase. The commissioned Adult Carers Service shall: * Actively reach out to those in caring situations and encourage carers to register with the support Service * Support carers and professionals to achieve the outcomes outlined in the Carers Partnership Board Action Plan (see figure 1) * Provide personalised, flexible, adaptive, and creative ways of meeting carers' needs * Listen to carers, actively encourage feedback and where appropriate act on this feedback * Offer the best value for money, whilst meeting statutory requirements * Work with carers and stakeholders to meet outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend at the Council's discretion for up to two years

Planning Information

Please see details here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b22fcf6d-ec08-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033930-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
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), TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

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