Tender

Young Carers Service 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 15:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated a tender for the "Young Carers Service 2026", falling under the health and social work services category. As a part of a light touch regime, the open competition is active in several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The submission deadline is set for 2nd February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 26th January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the process is executed under the "Below threshold - open competition" criteria. The main procurement category is services, with total funding of £388,125 for the gross amount of £465,750.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those serving young carers, to expand their operations within multiple UK regions. The tender is accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a conducive environment for smaller and community-driven enterprises to participate. The award criteria place an emphasis on quality, accounting for 80% and price for 20%, making it ideal for businesses focused on delivering high-quality services. Moreover, there is scope for contract renewal with potential optional extensions up to 21 months, offering long-term engagement opportunities for the successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Carers Service 2026

Notice Description

Young Carers Service -(light touch regime) Full details of the service can be found in the documents issued via The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to a total of 21 months optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002375-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£388,125 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£388,125 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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