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ASC115 - Carers Conversations and Reviews

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has initiated a 12-month pilot project titled "ASC115 - Carers Conversations and Reviews," involving the Carers Together Foundation. The contract, active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, engages Carers Together in carrying out Carers' Conversations and associated records, support planning, and monitoring. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is specifically aimed at impacting the UKC12 region in the United Kingdom. Awarded on 13th March 2026, this contract uses a direct procurement method, being classified as below threshold and without competition, highlighting its unique approach for sub-central government public authorities. The initial contract value is £41,666, with a gross amount of £50,000.

This tender significantly offers business growth opportunities within the public health service sector, particularly for large-scale service providers that excel in healthcare, research, and consultancy. Companies experienced in managing health and social work services can leverage this contract not only to enhance their service portfolios but also to build a reputation with local government authorities. The project requires proficiency in integrating technology, as Carers Together will be granted third-party access to LAS, requiring adeptness in data management and system operation. This tender allows businesses to demonstrate their capability in delivering comprehensive health and social welfare solutions within the region and establishes a route to partnership with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

ASC115 - Carers Conversations and Reviews

Notice Description

This is a 12-month pilot contract for Carers' Together to undertake Carers' Conversation records on behalf of Middlesbrough Council. Carers' Together will be given third party access to LAS and receive appropriate training, to enable them to upload Carers' Conversation Records directly onto LAS and also undertake Support Planning and monitoring functions, in accordance with Scheme of Delegation procedures and approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067075
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025822-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARERS TOGETHER FOUNDATION

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