Tender

Carers Support Service I-4805

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Carers Support Service I-4805" project, under the industry category of 'Other community, social and personal services' as well as 'Health and social work services'. The contract, with an anticipated gross value of £12,859,572, aims to support unpaid carers within Oxfordshire. This open procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure, and the tender is currently in the 'active' stage. Interested parties have until 12:00 PM on 17th December 2025 to submit their bids via the South East Business Portal, with further enquiries allowed until 16th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2036.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality community or social services, particularly those with experience in supporting carers or providing health services. The evaluation process includes a Preliminary Selection Questionnaire and will assess tenders based on quality, with an emphasis on supplier method statements and price considerations, including an optional interview phase. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it suitable for diverse entities looking to expand their operations within Oxfordshire, tap into public sector procurement, and contribute to the Council's strategic vision of fostering independent living within vibrant communities.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Service I-4805

Notice Description

A good 'Carer Support Service' is one that recognises, values, and empowers unpaid carers--providing them with the practical, emotional, and social support they need to maintain their own wellbeing while caring for others. This will help to shape more resilient communities and complement the Oxfordshire Way , the Council's strategic vision. We want the people of Oxfordshire to live well and independently in their communities, remaining fit and healthy for as long as possible. This means intervening early to support individuals, helping people retain their skills and confidence, and preventing need or delaying deterioration wherever possible, and supporting unpaid carers in their caring role.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to purchase additional Services. Full details in Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075824-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£10,716,310 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,716,310 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alice Leung
Contact Email
alice.leung@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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