Tender

Carers Centre

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Clackmannanshire Council, is seeking tenders for the provision of a Carers Centre as part of a service-oriented procurement in the UKM77 region, covering both Stirling and Clackmannanshire. This tender, currently in the 'active' stage with an open procedure, falls under the category of 'Guidance services' according to CPV classifications and aims to enhance community health and welfare services. Key dates include the tender period closing on 21 January 2026 at noon, after which bid openings and award decisions will commence. The contract duration is set for 720 days, with options for renewal extending annually up to an additional two years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and welfare service industry, particularly those specialising in community health support and guidance services. Offering a chance to contribute to the improvement of health and wellbeing for carers, the contract invites suppliers capable of delivering quality services, with award criteria heavily weighted towards service quality over price. Businesses bringing knowledge of community benefits, especially local training and support programmes in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas, will likely find this tender an excellent avenue for growth and community contribution. The open procedure allows electronic submissions, providing ease of access for interested parties looking to expand their service portfolio in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Centre

Notice Description

This procurement is concerned with the provision of a carers centre contract delivered across both Clackmannanshire and Stirling HSCP area. This will move away from the current delivery model of separate contracts for each area. The delivery of this contract will align with the Model of Care for unpaid carers, specifically the community approach.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This purchase is core to the delivery of supporting carers, enabling and empowering them to improve their own health and wellbeing, and maintain or improve their quality of life while they continue in their caring role.

Renewal: Option to extend for two periods of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083669-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Jade McGowan
Contact Email
mcgowanj@stirling.gov.uk, procurement@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1786404040

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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