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Carers Support Service I-4805

Oxfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 16:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 16:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the 'Carers Support Service' aimed at providing practical, emotional, and social support to unpaid carers in Oxfordshire, aligning with the strategic vision known as the Oxfordshire Way. This contract falls under 'Administrative social services' within the industry category, with services being delivered across the UKJ14 region. The procurement process was initiated as an open, competitive flexible procedure and has reached the award stage as of 18th March 2026, with the contracting period starting from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2036. The total value of the contract awarded to Action for Carers Oxfordshire amounts to £12,848,546.40 (gross value), with a standstill period ending on 30th March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services and healthcare sectors, particularly those that specialise in community support and wellbeing services. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that empower carers and build resilient communities would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Suitable contenders include large-scale service providers or organisations dedicated to public service missions, although SMEs may also find competitive grounds in similar future opportunities given the procurement method's flexible nature. Providing services that complement early intervention and foster independence aligns perfectly with the Council's long-term vision, offering a platform for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85321000 - Administrative social 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
£10,707,122 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Action for Carers Oxfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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