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Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 13:12

PlanningUpdate

30 Jun 2026 at 13:04

Planning

12 May 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "All Age Carers Support Service CRN/2026/57" is being conducted by Stoke on Trent City Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government. Located in Stoke-on-Trent in the region UKG23, the council is seeking to deliver a carers support service focusing on early identification, advice, and support for unpaid carers. This tender falls under the social work and related services category and is being managed through an open procedure. The tender stage is active, with submissions accepted until 30th July 2026, while the award period is set to conclude by 14th November 2026. The service aims to start on 1st April 2027, subject to optional annual extensions up to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with experience in delivering community-based support and collaboration with health and social care sectors. Ideal candidates would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the requirement to foster partnerships across these sectors. Businesses capable of providing coordinated support for both adult and young carers, including building networks and facilitating peer engagement, will be well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value of over £1.46 million indicates potential for sustained growth and development for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

All Age Carers Support Service CRN/2026/57

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council with Health are tendering for the delivery of a Carers Support Service to provide early identification, information, advice and tailored support to unpaid carers across the city. The service will focus on improving carers' health, wellbeing and resilience, enabling them to sustain their caring role. The provider will offer a range of accessible and inclusive support, to include carers' assessments, wellbeing support, peer networks and effective signposting. The service will work in partnership with health, social care and voluntary and community sector organisations to ensure a coordinated approach, improve outcomes for carers of all ages, and support prevention and early intervention.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: optional +1+1+1+1 extension, at the discretion of the council

Planning Information

Providers are invited to attend a provider engagement event on the 22nd May 2026 at 1:30pm via TEAMS, this will give providers the opportunity to hear about the retender, procurement activities and raise any queries they may have. To register your interest in delivering this service please email Jill.stepney@stoke,gov.uk and Alex.Bloor@stoke.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061293-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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