Tender

Carer Support Services (Health)

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 15:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is seeking suppliers for its "Carer Support Services (Health)" programme, focusing on improving the support system for carers in the Isle of Wight. This open tender is in the 'Tender' stage, offering a 3 plus 2-year contract valued at £518,894.20, with a potential for extension, and aims to enhance carers' independence and reduce reliance on statutory services. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, and submissions must be received electronically by 18th May 2026. This initiative supports strategic improvement in carers' roles during hospital admissions, with heightened emphasis on empowering carers with timely access to advice and support.

This tender presents abundant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish or expand their footprint in the health and social work industry. Organisations skilled in delivering comprehensive, coordinated care, and those capable of fostering collaborative environments with stakeholders, will find this bid particularly rewarding. Companies specialising in holistic health care services—especially those providing high-quality, equitable support—are likely to thrive by engaging with this tender, creating lasting impact and business growth while supporting the local Isle of Wight population.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carer Support Services (Health)

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 21 month (one year and 9 months) extension will be based on the provider satisfying the requirements of the contract over the three year initial period.

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/034371-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£518,894 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£518,894 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 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
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, TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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