Planning

Isle of Wight Carers Support Services

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Isle of Wight Carers Support Services, with the industry category being Health and Social Work Services. Based in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, the buying organisation has scheduled an engagement webinar for 5th March 2026, aiming to discuss the carers support services on the Isle of Wight. The contracting process anticipates issuing a Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender by the end of March 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2026 and may extend up to July 2031. This initiative focuses on providing equitable and responsive carer support to the local population, intending to improve long-term resilience and reduce reliance on statutory services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality, standardised carer support. Given the collaborative nature of this contract, businesses capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders across the health and social care pathways are well-suited to compete. The 3 plus 2 year contract emphasises optimal interventions, support for carers during acute hospital admissions, and aims to support carers in maintaining their responsibilities with enhanced independence. Companies looking to expand or strengthen their network within the public health sector, especially in the Isle of Wight region, will find this tender to be an excellent avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isle of Wight Carers Support Services

Notice Description

The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) is inviting interested parties to a webinar on Thursday 5th March at 10:00 until 11:00 with the intention of seeking the views of providers with regards to their Carers Support (Health) service delivered on the Isle of Wight. Please register for the webinar here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e033b6f-5df1-4299-9541-d1fe27bbcfad@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3 The service aims to provide high-quality support for carers that is accessible, equitable, and responsive to the needs of our local Isle of Wight population. The service will be delivered to carers resident on the Isle of Wight, ensuring timely access to information, advice, and guidance during a cared-for person's acute hospital admission-whether for physical or mental health needs. Its purpose is to improve outcomes, experiences, and long-term resilience, helping individuals remain in their chosen place of residence for longer, reducing reliance on statutory services, and delaying or preventing permanent admission to residential care. The provider will offer care that is standardised, transparent, and coordinated, enabling carers to feel supported throughout the acute stay of their cared for individual, receive optimal interventions and support the first time, and experience improved independence and ability to remain in or return to their caring responsibilities. A collaborative approach involving all stakeholders in the health and social care pathway will be essential to ensure equitable outcomes and a positive experience for both carers and cared for individuals. This is a 3 plus 2 year contract.

Planning Information

There will be an Engagement webinar held on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 10:00. Please register your interest here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e033b6f-5df1-4299-9541-d1fe27bbcfad@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3 Where possible, questions will be answered during the webinar or at the earliest opportunity after the webinar. We anticipate a Contract Notice (UK04) and ITT to be issued around the end of March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016997-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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